Thai
On January 25, 2025, at 7:30 a.m., Khon Kaen University held a merit-making ceremony, including almsgiving and Buddhist chanting, at Sirikunakorn Building to commemorate the university’s 61st anniversary. The event was presided over by Associate Professor Dr. Charnchai Panthongviriyakul, President of Khon Kaen University, and Dr. Euanjit Panthongviriyakul, his spouse, as the lay representatives. The monastic representative was Phra Ratchapawanawachirakorn Vi. (Luang Por Inthawath Inthasuṭṭhako) of Wat Pa Nakham Noi. Also in attendance were university executives, faculty members, staff, alumni, students, and members of the public who gathered in faith.
The ceremony was organized to bring blessings to Khon Kaen University, to dedicate merit to the memory of past executives, faculty, staff, and students, and to preserve cultural traditions and support Buddhism. The program included Buddhist chanting and a ritual to dedicate merit to those who had made significant contributions to the university, as well as to deceased members of the KKU community.
On this occasion, the Legal Affairs Division participated in the almsgiving and chanting ceremony, and also hosted a traditional khao jee (grilled sticky rice) food stall to offer refreshments to attendees joining the university’s anniversary activities.
The above news was translated by Claude AI.
