November 2010 - National Museum Volunteers

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
Dear Members,
I’m writing today as one of the NMV ‘Footnotes’, following our symposium
‘Footnotes in History’ on 14 th October. What Anette Pollner, our Monthly Lecture
Chair, promised for this event came true: NMV members gathered at the
Museum’s auditorium to consider together what the NMV has achieved and how
amazing the enrichment for every member joining our multicultural group
dedicated to studying Thailand with all its cultural facets. We appreciated what
an important part of our social life the NMV represents in this wonderful
country. At the same time, we confirmed how much and how positive being an
active member has changed our lives. With the presence of NMV’s valued
patron MR Chakrarot Chitrabongs and our former presidents, this event gained
a touch of special class. The potluck lunch was delicious and we enjoyed the
feeling of being at home with good friends.
October was a very pleasant month in the life of the NMV. We started with an
excursion to Petchburi and Nakhon Pathom on 6 th October led by Khun Chai. It
was illuminating: on the subject of Thai sweets (khanom) we were able to
watch their production and enjoy a variety of sweet delicacies offered at the
morning market in Petchburi; then we visited the Summer Palace of King Rama
IV and learned more about him. In the afternoon we headed to Nakhon Pathom
to visit the Phra Pathom Chedi and tour the National Museum where we were
again enchanted by artefacts of the Dvaravati period. As the closing highlight,
we enjoyed ‘flying ice cream’ at the night market. Thank you, Khun Chai, for
this unforgettable lesson in history and the present. Thank you, Khun Jaree, for
supporting us and for joining this tour.
Another excursion with short lectures followed: The German Guides group
travelled to Petchburi to study King Chulalongkorn’s Rain Season Palace and
murals at Wat Ko Kaeo Suttharam and to Sam Roi Yod National Park to visit
the beautiful Phra Nakhom Cave with its Rama V sala – a very impressive twoday
trip with good friends and fun. By the way, the group enjoyed khanom in
Petchburi, the capital of Thai sweets.
For November the NMV coordinators are offering a wide spectrum of interesting
activities. A New Study Group starts on the 1 st of November; from the 4 th of
November the Introductory Lecture Series will commence with interesting topics.
Everyone is welcome: sign up for the whole series or dip in by attending only
the lectures that interest you. ‘At Homes’ on the 9 th of November has chosen
an exciting topic with much useful information. A weekend excursion starting on
the 12 th of November promises unforgettable experiences in northern Thailand.
Please don’t miss the chance to join our events.
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