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Thai Festival Santiago showcases culture, cuisine and creativity

SANTIAGO, Chile — 13 September 2026, The Royal Thai Embassy in Santiago held Thai Festival Santiago 2026 at the Plaza Central of the Gabriela Mistral Cultural Center (GAM), drawing more than 9,763 visitors to a day-long showcase of Thai culture, cuisine, tourism, Muaythai, wellness, music and contemporary entertainment. Held under the theme “Creative Life, Creative […] The post Thai Festival…

Thai Festival Santiago showcases culture, cuisine and creativity

Thai Festival Santiago 2026 took place at the Plaza Central of the Gabriela Mistral Cultural Center (GAM) in Santiago, Chile, on 13 September 2026. The festival attracted over 9,763 visitors and celebrated Thai culture, cuisine, tourism, Muaythai, wellness, music, and contemporary entertainment under the theme “Creative Life, Creative Heartbeat.”

Thai Ambassador to Chile Vimolbajra Ruksakiati welcomed attendees and emphasized the festival's aim to showcase Thailand's rich cultural heritage and contemporary creativity, with a focus on Thai food, fashion, music, performing arts, handicrafts, tourism, wellness, and self-care. The festival featured Thai restaurants, handicraft vendors, Muaythai equipment, and an AI-powered program that allowed visitors to create images of themselves wearing traditional Thai dress.

Thai classical dance performances, a Muaythai demonstration, and a presentation on Thai traditional medicine and massage rounded out the day-long event.

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