UBU Division of International Affairs Joins Annual Commemoration of Mom Chiang Kham, Supporting the Preservation of Local Cultural Heritage

On October 20, 2026, the Division of International Affairs, Ubon Ratchathani University (DIA, UBU) joined in the 19th Annual Commemorative Ceremony Honoring Mom Chiang Kham Chumphon Na Ayutthaya. The event included a ceremonial procession and the traditional presentation of Khan Mak Beng, a traditional Thai flower arrangement, offerings at the Mom Chiang Kham Memorial Grounds, Wat Suthatsanaram, Ubon Ratchathani Province. The ceremony honored Mom Chiang Kham for her contributions to the people of Ubon Ratchathani and showed respect and gratitude for her legacy.

On this occasion, Professor Tuantong Jutagate,Ph.D., Vice President for Research and Innovation, and Ms. Mantana Jueboon, Director of the General Affairs Division, led university staff and students in joining the event. The ceremony was presided over by Mr. Phusit Noisophakun, Deputy Governor of Ubon Ratchathani Province, and attended by heads of government agencies, representatives of public- and private-sector organizations, local residents, and school and university students. Participants took part in a merit-making ceremony, the offering of Khan Mak Beng, and tributes to Mom Chiang Kham.

UBU DIA recognizes the importance of preserving and promoting local cultural heritage while fostering appreciation for local identity as a foundation for intercultural learning and exchange. The rich cultural traditions of Ubon Ratchathani represent a valuable heritage that can help foster mutual understanding between Thai and international communities and share the distinctive identity of the region with the wider international community. Through these efforts, UBU DIA seeks to encourage intercultural learning and promote greater appreciation of Thai cultural heritage in a global context.

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