Lakhon khol (masked dance drama) performance by Siem Reap troupe, Angkor, Cambodia (Photo: Garrett Kam)
Chapei Master Kong Nay (Photo: AFP)PHNOM PENH, Feb. 11 (Xinhua) -- The Cambodian Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts plans to submit applications to register chapei, a form of sung storytelling, as well as khol, a type of theatrical performance, under UNESCO's Intangible Heritage of Humanity program, said English-language newspaper the Phnom Penh Post on Wednesday.
Meas Sarun, general director of technique of culture, told the newspaper that he did not know when the applications will be completed.
Meanwhile, UNESCO country director Teruo Jinnai said that the process of approving the applications will likely take about one year.
His office would assist in revising and polishing both applications before they are sent to UNESCO headquarters, where experts will evaluate them and then submit them to a vote by member states, said Teruo Jinnai.
Cambodia currently registered with UNESCO two World Heritage sites, namely the Angkor Wat and the Preah Vihear Temple, as well as two cultural entities including Royal Ballet and sbeik thom, a form of shadow puppetry.
Meas Sarun, general director of technique of culture, told the newspaper that he did not know when the applications will be completed.
Meanwhile, UNESCO country director Teruo Jinnai said that the process of approving the applications will likely take about one year.
His office would assist in revising and polishing both applications before they are sent to UNESCO headquarters, where experts will evaluate them and then submit them to a vote by member states, said Teruo Jinnai.
Cambodia currently registered with UNESCO two World Heritage sites, namely the Angkor Wat and the Preah Vihear Temple, as well as two cultural entities including Royal Ballet and sbeik thom, a form of shadow puppetry.
4 comments:
yes, cambodia is very rich, culturally speaking. i think it is a great concept for the world to help preserve this ancient relics in the name of humanity as people really appreciate the arts and beauty of the khmer heritage. thank you and god bless cambodia.
I wishes and I hope all khmer people will take care our temple on their best, protect them from all aggressive. Please protect Khmer Heritage together. The God bless Cambodia!!!
Ah Siam may claim that those things belong to them too...be careful!
Yes, Chapei is also belongs to Siam as we call Krajappie. And the siamese khon is more refined and way better than Lakon khol. But don't worry about that, we are not crazy about Unesco's registration and all that crap. The Unesco doesn't mean much to us anyway.Go ahead, if it make your people proud as a no,.1 super rich culture in the whole world.
I'll be happy with you guys.
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