The Seventh Colourful World - Cultural Exhibition of Countries along the Belt and Road, hosted by the Information Office of Beijing Municipality and organized by CRI Online of China Media Group and Beijing Performing & Arts Group, kicked off in Beijing. Excellent performances of Muay Thai and Khon brought by Royal Thai Embassy in China attracted a vast audience.

The Muay Thai performance had won great popularity. Performers of Muay Thai said that they participated in the events of the Colourful World nearly every year so they could promote their Thai culture and appreciate and learn from the cultures of other countries.

Muay Thai performance [Photo by Li Xiaogang]

Chayan Yailert, an international student in China, performed traditional Khon and the audience got a good chance to experience the charm of the intangible cultural heritage. According to Chayan Yailert, "Colourful World" provided a good platform for people to learn more about Thai culture, promoting the cultural exchanges between China and Thailand.

Khon [Photo by Li Xiaogang]

Chayan Yailert, performer of Khon, having an interview with CRI Online [Photo by Li Xiaogang]

The audience said that the characteristic cultural performance brought by the Royal Thai Embassy in China showed inclusive and diversified Thai culture with a strong local style.

Performance of Khon [Photo by Li Xiaogang]

(Source: CRI Online)