A leading figure in Thai culture, one of whom is undoubtedly the multi-talented artist Keng Tachaya. He is dedicated to preserving and advancing Thai culture through singing and performing, launching the competition project Voice of Siam Season 2. This stage is dedicated to preserving the art of chanting and composing traditional boat songs, with the grand final held on the ground floor of Siam Center.
The competition was enthusiastically received by numerous applicants, exceeding expectations. It is a source of pride that many Thai youths continue to conserve cultural arts and Thai heritage. The final round intensified as contestants performed before judges, each team composing new boat songs themselves on the theme “Combating drugs and intoxicants.” Contestants had to compose original boat songs on the given theme using all three traditional melodies: Kren Khlong, Cha Lawa, Mun, and the original Sawa chant.
This prestigious cultural talent search competition was initiated and driven by Keng Tachaya Pratumwan, and importantly, it officially received support from the Thai Health Promotion Foundation (ThaiHealth), Youth ME D, the Social Power Network Foundation, and Siam Center.
Keng Tachaya, determined to revive the traditional boat song poetry and breathe new life into it within a contemporary cultural space in the city center, has transformed an art form that seemed distant from young people into something accessible and engaging. He shared about the competition: “I am proud and delighted to help preserve Thai cultural arts. I am grateful that youths and elders, along with supporters, from every institution have participated in this event. Even though it is a small stage, I feel it is grand and very honorable. I confirm my readiness to continue organizing such quality activities and strive to develop cultural arts through my work and through all young people who hold Thai hearts.”
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