PGVIM executives, faculty members, staff, and students visit to the People’s Republic of China from 24–28 March 2026. The visit was organized under a special music performance project celebrating the diplomatic relations between China and Thailand, with the aim of strengthening academic collaboration and promoting international cultural exchange.
During the visit, the delegation met with representatives from three leading music institutions in China: Central Conservatory of Music in Beijing, China Conservatory of Music, and Shanghai Conservatory of Music. Discussions focused on potential academic partnerships, curriculum development, and future collaborative activities.
From 24–25 March 2026, the delegation visited Central Conservatory of Music, where they had the opportunity to meet with Yu Hong Mei, President of Central Conservatory of Music, and Li Xiaobing, Director of the Department of Music Artificial Intelligence and Music Information Technology. The discussions highlighted innovative approaches to integrating technology with music—an emerging field with strong potential to drive the future of the music industry.
On 25 March 2026, Acting President Assistant Professor Dr. Anothai Nitibhon participated in a panel discussion on contemporary music composition alongside Kee Yong Chong, Special Lecturer at PGVIM, and Gao Weijie from China Conservatory of Music. The session provided a platform for exchanging perspectives on contemporary music creation in an international context.
Following the discussion, the delegation held further meetings with the administration of China Conservatory of Musicand attended an orchestral rehearsal that featured a seamless integration of Chinese and Western instruments. The ensemble warmly welcomed the delegation with a performance celebrating the Year of the Horse.
On 26 March 2026, the delegation visited the Royal Thai Consulate-General in Shanghai to strengthen cultural relations and cooperation. They then continued to Shanghai Conservatory of Music, where they met with university executives and toured the campus. Highlights included a visit to the Chinese musical instrument museum, showcasing the richness of China’s cultural heritage, as well as demonstrations of innovative technologies incorporating brainwave interaction in musical creation.
The visit also featured “SONGSONGSOIL,” an improvisational performance by PGVIM Master of Music student Patchaya Nantachai and Lamtharn Harntrakul, in collaboration with Chinese musicians. The event included a discussion on Thai folk music, fostering meaningful cultural exchange.
The program concluded with the concert “Heaven and Earth Resound in Harmony”, held on 27 March 2026 at Malanhua Mini Theatre. Organized in collaboration with the Royal Thai Consulate-General in Shanghai, the concert presented a performance inspired by the Thai literary classic Phra Suthon–Manora, blending traditional Thai music with contemporary elements. The production reflected Thailand’s unique cultural identity while highlighting the power of artistic exchange on the international stage.
This visit marks another significant step for Princess Galyani Vadhana Institute of Music in expanding its global partnerships and reinforcing the role of music as a vital medium for learning, mutual understanding, and sustainable international relations.
