Thai language English language
  Home > About us > Commitment
  [MFLU][Commitment] [Vision] [Emblem] [University Symbolic Colors] [University Flower]
[ page1]  [ page2 ]
 
Regarding Sirindhorn Chinese Language and Culture Center, it can be said that the idea of establishing a centre for Chinese language and culture in Thailand had been constantly considered but had not been materialized until March 1999, when the issue of Chinese-language teaching and establishing a centre for Chinese language and culture in Thailand was discussed by the Peoples Republic of Chinas Minister of Education and Thailands Minister of University Affairs. In early August 2000, as a result of the discussion, the government of the Peoples Republic of China consented to the establishment of a Chinese language and culture centre at Mae Fah Luang University . The Peoples Republic of China intended the Chinese language and culture centre to be part of Her Royal Highness the Princess Mothers 100 th birthday anniversary, to symbolize the ongoing friendship and goodwill cherished by the two countries and to operate as a centre for Chinese language and culture studies to serve Thailand and Greater Mekhong Subregion countries.
 
The foundation-stone laying ceremony for this Chinese centre was presided over by Her Royal Highness Princess Sirindhorn on Saturday the 9 th of December 2000 . Construction commenced on Saturday the 29 th of December 2001 and reached its completion in early August 2002, followed by the conferment of this Chinese language and culture centre upon Mae Fah Luang University by the government of the Peoples Republic of China on Tuesday the 20 th August 2002 . Subsequently, Her Royal Highness Princess Sirindhorn granted Mae Fah Luang University royal permission to christen this centre Sirindhorn Chinese Language and Culture Center , a name of propitious meaning esteemed by Mae Fah Luang University and people countrywide.
 
The government of the Peoples Republic of China assumed a lead role in the design and construction of the centre, which were entrusted to Chinese architects and engineers. Principal construction materials of authentic Chinese design were also shipped in from China . The Chinese language and culture centre, which boasts a utility area of about 1,100 square metres and an interior pond decorated in Se Zhou style, was completed at an approximate cost of 60 million Baht.
 
Mae Fah Luang University is a higher-education institution striving for high quality at international standards. It excels in various academic areas, creating qualified graduates and human resources for the country and the region. It is also a source of research with the capability of applying that knowledge to benefit the society and industrial/business sectors through cooperation with related agencies. At the same time, the university retains its national identity through education and development of the national arts and culture.
 
Sirindhorn Chinese Language and Culture Center commenced its teaching mission in close collaboration with the government of the Peoples Republic of China . Instructors and teaching aids of various types were sent to Mae Fah Luang University to initiate Chinese-language courses for interested people and training courses for Chinese-language teachers from all parts of the country. With those language and training courses being eminently successful, Sirindhorn Chinese Language and Culture Center shall concentrate principally on developing Chinese-language teachers and designing Chinese-language training programmes, in addition to maintaining good understanding between the citizens of the two countries. In due course, Sirindhorn Chinese Language and Culture Center shall extend its teaching mission to serve countries in the Greater Mekhong Subregion.
 
He governments of the Peoples Republic of China and of Thailand both foresee Sirindhorn Chinese Language and Culture Center as an institution to develop the teaching and learning of Chinese language and culture, with an active role in strengthening understanding and lasting friendship between the two countries.
 
Top

 
Mae Fah Luang University 333 Moo1, Thasud, Muang, Chiang Rai 57100
Tel. 0-5391-6027-8, 0-5391-6000 Fax. 0-5391-6029, 0-5391-6034
Bkk Office: Tel. 0-2641-0822-3 Fax. 0-2641-0824 Send Email to : webmaster@mfu.ac.th