Asean Cultural Centre to open on Aug 7
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The first Asean Cultural Centre will be unveiled on August 7, in Bangkok.
It will be on the third floor of the Rachadamnoen Contemporary Art Centre runed by Office of Art and Culture on Rachadamnoen Klang Avenue, near Democracy Monument.
The Bt15 million centre, spanning 600 square metres, will feature interactive digital exhibitions and artefacts to educate visitors on Asean's history, art and culture. The exhibitions will be divided into six zones.
"Culture ministers from Asean countries are invited to join the opening ceremony and there will also be a discussion on the future of Asean cultural cooperation," said Culture Minister Veera Rojpojanarat.
More of such centres will be gradually opened in other Asean countries.
