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INVITATION

FESTIVAL DETAILS

• Dates: October 19 October – 05 November, 2025
• Location: Thailand
  
• First Part 37th Festival: 19 - 24 October 2025
• Second Part 38th Festival: 25 - 30 October 2025
• Third Part 39th Festival: 31 October - 05 November 2025 

ABOUT THE FESTIVAL

Welcome to the International Folktales for Peace Festival (ThailandIFF) – a groundbreaking celebration where tradition meets transformation. This one-of-a-kind experience is hosted on the Folktales for Peace platform, inviting participants from around the world to unite through storytelling, cultural exchange, and holistic learning.

Set in the serene landscapes of Thailand, this immersive event combines ancient wisdom with modern insight through interactive workshops, village visits, and artistic exhibitions, all aimed at promoting mindfulness, cultural heritage, and world peace.

Join us to climb the 6 Levels of the Ladder of Honor, engage in folk art and science seminars, and take part in a World Peace Declaration ceremony led by global cultural ambassadors.

FESTIVAL PROGRAM

Day 1

• Arrival and hotel check-in
• Welcome ceremony and orientation on the Folktales for Peace platform
• Introduction to ThailandIFF as a meditation and mindfulness lab

Day 2

• Breakfast
• Visit to a beautiful Thai temple

• Study of 6 traditional art forms:
• Engineering
• Architecture
• Sculpture
• Painting
• Music
• Drama
• Group dinner

Day 3

• Exhibit of folk culture:
• Folktales, folk dramas, folk dances, folk art, folk songs
• Presentations by participants
• Interactive sessions with villagers

Day 4

• Climbing the 6 Levels of the Ladder of Honor
• MOU signing ceremony with philosophers, villagers, and governors
• Cultural exchange dinner

Day 5

• World Peace Declaration presented by all team leaders
• Seminar on folk art and science
• ThailandIFF workshop: a research field for experimenters

Day 6

• Closing ceremony
• Distribution of certificates by accredited quality organizations
• Farewell gathering
• Departure

Note: Festival organizers reserve the right to adjust the schedule as needed.

PARTICIPATION HIGHLIGHTS

✅ Open to all age groups and performance types
✅ Collaborative learning with scholars, artists, and local communities
✅ All activities certified by quality organizations
✅ Guided experiences promoting mindfulness and peace
✅ Research-driven and culturally enriching platform
✅ Opportunity to present folk stories, arts, and traditions
✅ Deep cultural exchange through village immersions