Sweden is celebrating the 80th anniversary of Pippi Longstocking—the world’s strongest girl—with a series of events in Bangkok that highlight children’s rights, gender equality, literature, and family empowerment.
The celebrations began on Saturday 18 May with the launch of the Thai-language edition of Pippi Longstocking by local publisher Barefoot Banana. The event was held at the Open House Bookshop, Level 6 of Central Embassy, and included storytelling, creative workshops, and exhibitions designed to immerse children and families in Pippi’s whimsical world.
Dr. Jiraporn Arunakul, also known as Dr. Oh, was a featured speaker on the “Be More Like Pippi” panel. She shared insights on positive parenting, with a focus on fostering courage, resilience, and independence in children—values embodied by the iconic character.
According to the Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok, the event was made possible through partnerships with Barefoot Banana, Open House Bookshop by Hardcover, and Learning Fest Bangkok.
The Pippi Longstocking exhibition will remain open to the public until Saturday 1 June at the Open House Bookshop in Central Embassy.
For those who missed the live talk, a livestream is available via the embassy’s Facebook page: Watch here