Cultural Respect

Through mindfulness and a genuine desire to honor Thai culture, the festival aims to create an experience that not only celebrates creativity and movement but also pays tribute to the community and traditions that welcome us.

Cultural Appreciation is an act of genuine admiration and respect, engaging with cultural elements in a way that honors their origins and context. For example, learning about a traditional Thai dance or supporting local artisans.

Cultural Appropriation, on the other hand, involves borrowing or using elements of a culture in a way that disrespects or diminishes their significance, often for personal gain or aesthetic value without acknowledgment of origin.

• Seek to learn before engaging. Ask questions about traditions and their meanings.
• Give credit where it's due.
• Support local creators and cultural educators.

Feet Etiquette

In Thai culture, the feet are considered the lowest and dirtiest part of the body, symbolically and literally, worth keeping in mind and showing respect accordingly.

Let's embody the spirit of Fai Jai, open-heartedness and compassion, by being conscious stewards of cultural respect.