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Book Discussion: Festivals of Southeast Asia with Anita Bose
March 12 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
The unique and joyous celebrations filled with cultural significant, embedded in longstanding tradition and spiritual beliefs draw people from around the world to Southeast Asia each year. On 12 March 2026 at 5.30–7.00 pm, SEA Junction invites you to a book discussion to explore Southeast Asia’s rich and diverse cultural celebrations. Anita Bose’s new book Festivals of Southeast Asia takes you you on a vibrant journey through the most cherished festivals of Thailand, Indonesia, Burma, Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam. It highlights how festivals across Southeast Asia reflect histories and local beliefs, as well as longstanding cultural connections with India that continue to shape rituals, symbols, and community life. From religious observances to seasonal and community-based festivities, the book offers insight into how traditions are practiced, adapted, and reinterpreted in contemporary societies.
The book launch to take place at SEA Junction, features a presentation by the author, followed by a conversation and Q&A session with the audience. The event will be conducted in English and livestreamed on SEA Junction Facebook Page (@SEA-Junction).
Author’s Bio
Anita Bose is a recognized author and independent researcher specializing in the civilizational and cultural ties between Southeast Asia and India. She is the author of the bestselling research book Ramayana Footprints in Southeast Asia and several other non-fictions works that explore Southeast Asian heritage, Indian art, and cultural connections. Her research and publications have been featured in numerous prestigious journals, magazines, and newspapers across India, Thailand, and Bali, and are highly regarded by academic and cultural institutions.
For more information, please email: info@seajunction.org or phone/wa: +66970024140
NB: The event is free, donations are welcome to support SEA Junction activities.
Organizers
SEA Junction, established under the Thai non-profit organization Foundation for Southeast Asia Studies (ForSEA), aims to foster understanding and appreciation of Southeast Asia in all its socio-cultural dimensions, from arts and lifestyles to economy and development. Conveniently located at Room 407-8 of the Bangkok Arts and Culture Center or BACC (across MBK, BTS National Stadium), SEA Junction facilitates public access to knowledge resources and exchanges among students, practitioners and Southeast Asia lovers. More information at http://seajunction.org/.
