Thailand rightfully is proud to host APEC 2022 and in parallel to APEC, the UTS (United Through Sports) World Youth Festival will be held from the 14th-20th of November to celebrate World Tolerance Day and World Children's Day at Srinakharinwirot University, Bangkok
You are cordially invited to the World Youth Festival welcome reception on Monday 14th November at 5.30 PM where the World Youth Ambassadors will have the opportunity to meet and greet you. This will be followed by the Opening Ceremony at 6:00 PM hosted by the Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand HE General Prawit Wongsuwan who is also the President of the National Olympic Committee.
Event : World Youth Festival Welcome Reception and Opening Ceremony
Date : Monday 14th November 2022
Venue : Srinakharinwirot University, 114 Sukhumvit 23, Wattana District, Bangkok 10110
Agenda :
17:30 - Welcome Reception
18:00 - Opening Ceremony
- Opening by HE General Prawit Wongsuwan, Deputy Prime Minister and President of the National Olympic Committee, with International dignitaries
- Inspirational performances by the Siam Sinfonietta Orchestra conducted by Mr. Somtow Sucharikil
- traditional Thai performances and a Flag Parade
19:00 - End of Opening Ceremony
Dress code: Sport Casual
The Opening Ceremony will bring together future Olympic host cities and inspiring performances. Over 300 youth ambassadors from around the world will participate in this event, selected by their respective NOC's and IF's. This is a great opportunity for all of us to stand for and with the youth of the world to demonstrate unity in diversity in our fragile world.
The Diplomatic Council is honoured to support sustainable development for Youth and Sports for Development and Peace, and we very much hope that your embassy can participate in this event. Kindly RSVP by completing the form below
