On 16 April 2025, H.E. Mrs. Suphanvasa Chotikajan Tang, Ambassador of Thailand to Denmark, attended the opening of the exhibition "Imprinted Heritage: The Art of Thailand's Lanna Lantern" at the Asia House in Copenhagen, which presented the wisdom of Thai arts and crafts from northern Thailand through Sri Lanna lanterns or Paper Chiselling Lantern highlighting the rich cultural heritage of Northern Thailand, while demonstrating how local wisdom, intricate craftsmanship can inspire modern creations. The exhibition was based on the research of Assoc. Prof. Dr. Namfon Laistrooglai, curator of the Thai Art and Craft Development Association (TACDA) and her team under the research funding support of the National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT). Dr. Wiparat De-ong, Director of the NRCT delivered the opening remarks together with representative of the Asia House. On that occasion, Her Excellency the Ambassador gave congratulatory remarks to the organisers and opined that piloting the exhibition in Denmark not only offers a good opportunity to present the artwork as a symbol of how Thai art links the past to modern applications such as through clothing, decorative artworks, home decor and furnishing, but also promotes Thai culture to the world. Also present at the opening of the exhibition were Ms. Heidi Wang, member of the Copenhagen City Council and president of the International Women’s Club of Copenhagen, representatives of Danish government agencies such as the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, members of Team Thailand in Denmark, private sectors from the art community in Denmark, Friends of Thailand, and the Thai community, totalling approximately 30 people.
The exhibition was open to the public in Copenhagen during 15-17 April 2025 and has attracted interest from Danish artists, artisans and art enthusiasts as well as the Thai community in Denmark. It helps promote tangible research on Thai arts and crafts and creative industries to be known internationally, as well as to be presented and developed into products that create opportunities and economic value in the future.