bystanderthismonth 58 July 2013 www.bahrainthismonth.com Thai Cultural Festival 2013 Under the patronage of HE Shaikha Mai bint Mohammed Al-Khalifa, Minister of Culture, the Thai Embassy & HE Vichai Varasirikul, Thai Ambassador, a Thai Cultural Festival was held at the Cultural Hall last month. The festival, which marks the first anniversary of the memorandum of understanding bonding the two countries, is part of the festivities celebrating Manama Capital of Arab Tourism 2013. The event was attended by HH Shaikh Khalifa bin Ali Al Khalifa, grandson of His Royal Highness the Prime Minister, Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, number of diplomats and guests HE Vichai Varasirikul, HE Shaikha Mai bint Mohammed Al Khalifa & HH Shaikh Khalifa bin Ali Al Khalifa Ebrahim Al Kooheji, HE Vichai Varasirikul & Rasool Ghuloom Kanyarat, Nobuko & Ai Abdul Jabbar, Nejib, Paween, HE Karim Al Shaker, HE Vichai Varasirikul & Witchu Witchu & Kanyarat Fadel Paween & Shameer Sumonti, Panee, Kanokluk, Tanatchai & Cherry Sarah, Kob, Nut, Nui, Ao, Win & Wit Ammara, Juwana & Jumana Sutheemon, Pichamon & Yomna A traditional Thai dance being performed Sarah & Sarosh Kunal, Anoop & Hamed Traditional Thai weaving showcased HE Vichai Varasirikul, Bornvake & Peranai HE Vichai Varasirikul with kids at the event Paween & Cherry HE Vichai Varasirikul & Nabeel Ajoor Mona, Witchu & Pascal
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