Thailand celebrates sensational rainbow phenomenon with 'PRIDE FOR ALL' at Bangkok CentralwOrld

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Celebrate Pride Month, putting forward the country as a world pride destination 2023

Celebrate PRIDE MONTH throughout June, experience the magic and colour of the Pride Festival in Bangkok, Thailand, supporting and celebrating the LGBTQIAN+ community. The spectacular Pride Parade on June 4 graced CentralwOrld, the center of Pride Festival celebrations, joining with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Thailand, partners from government and private sectors led by the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, Galderma Thailand, Muse by Metinee, Bangkok PRIDE and Tiffany's Show Pattaya Co, Ltd, rolling out THAILAND'S PRIDE CELEBRATION 2023 - PRIDE FOR ALL.

Reflecting CentralwOrld as a space that embraces diversity where everyone can show their identity as 'CentralwOrld citizens' and accepts all differences and promotes equality under the concept of 'Proud to be Pride'. This biggest of Pride Parades, with waving rainbow flags from eight branches nationwide, led by 'Proud to be Pride', with the 'Fly High In The Sky for Pride' show and Fashion Parade, gathered 500+ models for the 'This is my look' Parade from Galderma (Thailand), expressing self-expression with confidence and charm, followed by the spectacular 'Pride Concert' featuring Thailand's leading artists.

Echoing voices of diversity and equality, the Bangkok Pride 2023 parade was co-hosted by CentralwOrld, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration and Naruemit Pride. The parade moved from Pathumwan intersection to the Ratchaprasong intersection at CentralwOrld, waving the beautiful and spectacular 144.8-meter rainbow flag, with thousands of people joining the grand procession, enjoying special shows, mini-concerts and the celebration of gender diversity, with provincial governors, ambassadors, government agencies and representatives of the LGBTQIAN+ community.

The 'Pride Talk with UNDP' heard discussion from key persons in the LGBTQIAN+ community at CentralwOrld, Central Pattaya, Phuket, Udonthani, Khon Kaen, Chiangmai and Chonburi. Enjoy Pride Competitions for Miss International Queen with national costumes at CentralwOrld. Pride Vibe, you will experience an art installation from artist: 'Teayii' Prapatsorn with her work: 'Seat a Pride' throughout two full months at CentralwOrld (June-July 2023) and at Central Chonburi under the art concept of 'Mirror Mirror: Reflect Yourself'.

For the month of June we're celebrating Thai Pride as the top Pride destination for the LGBTQIAN+ community from around the world, comparable to NYC Pride in New York, EuroPride 2019 & Pride Week in Vienna Austria, Tokyo Rainbow Pride in Japan and Taiwan LGBT Pride. Come and show your support for the power of diversity, express yourself with freedom at the great rainbow landmark, and help create GLOBAL IMPACT to ensure the Thai Pride Festival becomes the Pride Celebration Landmark for the LGBTQIAN+ community worldwide, at THAILAND'S PRIDE CELEBRATION 2023 - PRIDE FOR ALL. For more information, visit the Facebook page @centralwOrld

Contact: CENTRAL PATTANA Public Relations
Tatthep Hatsakanpiamsuk (Aum), +66-81-928-7702, hatatthep@centralpattana.co.th
Ninasreen Matha (Memee), +66-82-426-3914, maninasreen@centralpattana.co.th

DOST-SEI announces call for film entries for the 7th Indie-Siyensya Film Competition

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The Department of Science and Technology - Science Education Institute (DOST-SEI), in partnership with the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP), is thrilled to announce that the Indie-Siyensya Filmmaking Competition is now accepting entries in its bigger and better season.

With this year’s theme, "Sustainnovation: Harnessing Science and Technology towards a Greener Community," the competition aims to showcase the power of innovation, entrepreneurship, and sustainability in creating a more environmentally friendly and sustainable future.

In its seventh edition, the filmmaking competition seeks to highlight the vital role that science and technology play in building a more sustainable community that contributes to wealth creation and protection and promotion of human well-being.

The Indie-Siyensya Filmmaking Competition is a highly anticipated event in the science community and the film industry, celebrating the convergence of science, technology, and the arts. It serves as a platform for talented filmmakers to showcase their creativity while tackling pressing scientific issues and solutions.

Aspiring filmmakers and students from all over the country are invited to submit their entries in the following categories: 

Open Category: at least 19 years old and above

Student Category: 13 - 18 years old

This year, the prizes for the winners have been doubled, with a grand prize of P200,000 for the Best Film in each category. The second and third best film will receive Php 150,000.00 and Php 100,000.00, respectively. A Viewer’s Choice Award, with a cash prize of P20,000 will also be given to the finalist with the greatest number of votes based on the onsite and online voting.

This season’s upgrades demonstrate the commitment of DOST-SEI in supporting and recognizing the outstanding work of filmmakers who contribute to the advancement of science and technology through film.

DOST-SEI Director Dr. Josette T. Biyo expressed her excitement as the Institute launches a bigger and better season of Indie-Siyensya.



"This competition is an opportunity for filmmakers to share the stories behind inventions and innovations and to demonstrate the vital role of science and technology in contributing to social and economic development of the country,” added Dr. Biyo as she encourages students and young filmmakers to join the film festival.

A distinguished panel of scientists, science communicators, and film experts will evaluate the entries based on their scientific content, storytelling, execution of ideas, and film techniques.

To learn more about the competition’s guidelines, interested filmmakers may visit https://bit.ly/7thIndieMechanics and register through https://bit.ly/7thIndieRegForm and submit their film entries at indiesiyensya@sei.dost.gov.ph.

The deadline for submission of entries is on August 31, 2023

Teatro ni Juan returns to the live stage with 'Tawid'

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Emerging from a three-year hiatus, Teatro ni Juan debuts its original pandemic productions to a live audience with ‘TAWID: Remote to Stage’. In partnership with Tahan Na Cafe, Teatro ni Juan pioneers the traverse of online materials from the digital space to the physical stage as TAWID breaks free from the constraints of virtual performances through staged readings that pay tribute to our collective journey of crossing over the new normal.

From the audio drama anthology OYAYI: MANIGO (adapted from ‘Ang mga Ibon na Lumilipad’) and BONAK KIDS (adapted from Ili-ili Tulog Anay’) reimagines well-loved nursery rhymes into cautionary tales; an excerpt from the crowdsourced, all-femme production SINA MARIA that grounds on the realities of womanhood; and selections of demos from the musical-in-development BKNW Rising, a tragic retelling of the Bakunawa myth.

TAWID: Remote to Stage is a fundraising show for TNJ’s permanent residence, Tahanan ni Juan. The show runs from July 1-2 and 8-9, 7 PM at Tahan Na Cafe, Provident Village, Marikina City. Seats are limited. Tickets are available at Php 300, inclusive of one complimentary drink.

For tickets, visit bit.ly/BuyTNJTawidTickets.

TAWID: Remote to Stage is co-presented by Kurio Krafts, AboutFace Cosmetics, Buyo the Studio, and The Maker’s Den. For sponsorships and showbuying inquiries, you may email contact.teatronijuan@gmail.com.

Tahan Na Cafe is a found space venue with no air-conditioning. Directions are available on Waze, Google Maps, Grab, and Angkas. Limited street parking is available.

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