“WISH-craft” by Chula Education Professors and Students Earns Dual Honors at the 7th China (Shanghai) International Invention & Innovation Expo 2024

July 30, 2024

Congratulations to the team of professors and students from Chulalongkorn University’s Faculty of Education for their winning project, “WISH-craft: Arts and Crafts Activities to Promote Spiritual Tourism.” This project garnered significant recognition at the 7th China (Shanghai) International Invention & Innovation Expo 2024, held from June 12-14, 2024, at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center, China. The project was honored with both the ‘Gold Medal’ and ‘Leading Innovation Award’ from the Macao Innovation and Invention Association. The concept behind “WISH-craft” is to integrate artistic activities and cultural heritage into souvenirs inspired by folk art.

Assistant Professor Dr. Soamshine Boonyananta from the Faculty of Education (center), Mr. Suchart Imsamran from Division of Art Education, Faculty of Education, Chulalongkorn University (left), and Ms. Natcha Charoenchanakit, a master's degree student from the Faculty of Education (right). — *Assistant Professor Dr. Soamshine Boonyananta from the Faculty of Education (center), Mr. Suchart Imsamran* from Division of Art Education, Faculty of Education, Chulalongkorn University (left), and Ms. Natcha Charoenchanakit, a master’s degree student *from the Faculty of Education* *(right).*

The members of the ‘WISH-craft’ team include Assistant Professor Dr. Soamshine Boonyananta from the Faculty of Education, Mr. Jeerasak Jitrojanarak from Chulalongkorn University Demonstration Elementary School, and two students from the Faculty of Education: Mr. Suchart Imsamran, a doctoral degree student, and Ms. Natcha Charoenchanakit, a master’s degree student.