Cambodian Culture
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Cambodia Culture Smart
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Author : Kate Reavill
language : en
Publisher: Kuperard
Release Date : 2022-08-30
Cambodia Culture Smart written by Kate Reavill and has been published by Kuperard this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-08-30 with Reference categories.
Don't just see the sights— get to know the people. Say "Cambodia," and two associations often come to mind: the lost glories of Angkor, and the horrors of the Khmer Rouge. Any understanding of Cambodia today, however, must embrace these opposites, as well as the changing attitudes within the country caused by something of a demographic revolution— today, close to seventy percent of Cambodians are under thirty. In the past, Cambodia was the center of the Khmer empire. For six hundred years it ruled much of what is now Vietnam, Laos, and Thailand from its capital at Angkor. The ruins of the Khmer palaces, temples, and cities testify to its power, wealth, high culture, and engineering prowess, while their subsequent abandonment and long obscurity provide a sobering example of civilization's fragility. Today, Cambodia is negotiating its rich and complex past with the challenges of modernity in a globalized world. Culture Smart! Cambodia is for all those who want to do more than just scratch the surface of this fascinating country. Thoroughly updated, this new edition will enrich your understanding of the land and its people. It explains the key values, attitudes, customs, and traditions that you need to be aware of and provides practical tips and vital information on how to make the most of your time in Cambodia. Have a richer and more meaningful experience abroad through a better understanding of the local culture. Chapters on history, values, attitudes, and traditions will help you to better understand your hosts, while tips on etiquette and communicating will help you to navigate unfamiliar situations and avoid faux pas.
Cambodian Culture Since 1975
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Author : May Mayko Ebihara
language : en
Publisher: Cornell University Press
Release Date : 2018-07-05
Cambodian Culture Since 1975 written by May Mayko Ebihara and has been published by Cornell University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-07-05 with Social Science categories.
Since the civil war of the 1970s, Cambodia has suffered devastating upheavals that killed a million ' people and exiled hundreds of thousands. This book is the first to examine Cambodian culture after the ravages of the Pol Pot regime-and to bear witness to the transformation and persistence of tradition among contemporary Cambodians at home and abroad. Bringing together essays by Khmer and Western scholars in anthropology, linguistics, literature, and ethnomusicology, the volume documents the survival of a culture that many had believed lost. Individual chapters explore such topics as Buddhist belief and practice among refugees in the United States, distinctive features of modern Cambodian novels, the lessons taught by Khmer proverbs, some uses of metaphor by the Khmer Rouge regime, the state of traditional music, the recent revival of a form of traditional theater, the concept of pain in Khmer culture, changing conceptions of gender, and refugees' interpretation of American television. Together the essays map a contemporary Cambodian culture, which, for over two hundred thousand Khmers, is now firmly entwined in the social fabric of the urban West.
Expressions Of Cambodia
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Author : Leakthina Chau-Pech Ollier
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2006-10-19
Expressions Of Cambodia written by Leakthina Chau-Pech Ollier and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-10-19 with History categories.
Taking a theoretical and multidisciplinary perspective, the essays in this collection provide compelling insight into contemporary Cambodian culture at home and abroad. The book represents the first sustained exploration of the relationship between cultural productions and practices, the changing urban landscape and the construction of identity and nation building twenty-five years after the fall of the Khmer Rouge regime. As such, the team of international contributors address the politics of development and conservation, tradition and modernity within the global economy, and transmigratory movements of the twenty-first century. Expressions of Cambodia presents a new dimension to the Cambodian studies by engaging the country in current debates about globalization and the commodification of culture, post-colonial politics and identity constructions. Timely and much-needed, this volume brings Cambodia back into dialogue with its neighbours, and in so doing, valuably contributes to the growing field of Southeast Asian cultural studies.
Khmer Culture
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Author : Hseham Amrahs
language : en
Publisher: Mahesh Dutt Sharma
Release Date : 2023-12-31
Khmer Culture written by Hseham Amrahs and has been published by Mahesh Dutt Sharma this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-12-31 with Travel categories.
Throughout the book, we will explore some of Cambodia's most iconic cultural sites, such as the Angkor Wat temple complex, the Royal Palace in Phnom Penh, and the Killing Fields of Choeung Ek. We will also take you off the beaten path, introducing you to some of Cambodia's lesser-known cultural treasures, such as the traditional Cambodian village of Kampong Khleang and the floating markets of Tonle Sap Lake. As we journey through Cambodia's cultural landscape, we will explore the country's rich history and traditions, from its ancient Khmer Empire to its modern-day revival of traditional arts and crafts. We will introduce you to Cambodia's diverse ethnic groups and explore the role of religion and spirituality in Cambodian culture, including Buddhism, Hinduism, and animism. In addition to exploring Cambodia's cultural heritage, we will also provide practical information about travel in Cambodia, including tips for navigating the country's complex visa requirements, transportation options, and accommodations. We will also provide recommendations for restaurants, shopping, and other cultural experiences that will help you make the most of your trip to Cambodia. We hope that this book will inspire you to explore the rich cultural heritage of Cambodia and to immerse yourself in the country's vibrant traditions and customs. We also hope that it will serve as a practical guide for those who are planning a trip to Cambodia, providing valuable information and insights into the country's cultural landscape.
Traces Of Trauma
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Author : Boreth Ly
language : en
Publisher: University of Hawaii Press
Release Date : 2019-11-30
Traces Of Trauma written by Boreth Ly and has been published by University of Hawaii Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-11-30 with Political Science categories.
How do the people of a morally shattered culture and nation find ways to go on living? Cambodians confronted this challenge following the collective disasters of the American bombing, the civil war, and the Khmer Rouge genocide. The magnitude of violence and human loss, the execution of artists and intellectuals, the erasure of individual and institutional cultural memory all caused great damage to Cambodian arts, culture, and society. Author Boreth Ly explores the “traces” of this haunting past in order to understand how Cambodians at home and in the diasporas deal with trauma on such a vast scale. Ly maintains that the production of visual culture by contemporary Cambodian artists and writers—photographers, filmmakers, court dancers, and poets—embodies traces of trauma, scars leaving an indelible mark on the body and the psyche. Her book considers artists of different generations and family experiences: a Cambodian-American woman whose father sent her as a baby to the United States to be adopted; the Cambodian-French filmmaker, Rithy Panh, himself a survivor of the Khmer Rouge, whose film The Missing Picture was nominated for an Oscar in 2014; a young Cambodian artist born in 1988—part of the “post-memory” generation. The works discussed include a variety of materials and remnants from the historical past: the broken pieces of a shattered clay pot, the scarred landscape of bomb craters, the traditional symbolism of the checkered scarf called krama, as well as the absence of a visual archive. Boreth Ly’s poignant book explores obdurate traces that are fragmented and partial, like the acts of remembering and forgetting. Her interdisciplinary approach, combining art history, visual studies, psychoanalysis, cultural studies, religion, and philosophy, is particularly attuned to the diverse body of material discussed, including photographs, video installations, performance art, poetry, and mixed media. By analyzing these works through the lens of trauma, she shows how expressions of a national trauma can contribute to healing and the reclamation of national identity.
Towards A Christian Pastoral Approach To Cambodian Culture
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Author : Gerard Ravasco
language : en
Publisher: Lulu.com
Release Date : 2006-09-01
Towards A Christian Pastoral Approach To Cambodian Culture written by Gerard Ravasco and has been published by Lulu.com this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-09-01 with Religion categories.
A short treatment on how various religions influenced Cambodia into what it is now and on how foreigners who visit or stay in this country could adapt to their religious blendings.ISBN 978-1-4116-9330-2 (Master of Theology thesis, South African Theological Seminary)
Youth Culture And The Music Industry In Contemporary Cambodia
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Author : Darathtey Din
language : en
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Release Date : 2023-08-01
Youth Culture And The Music Industry In Contemporary Cambodia written by Darathtey Din and has been published by Taylor & Francis this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-08-01 with Business & Economics categories.
This book explores young Cambodians’ perceptions of their place in today’s society and how they interact with the country’s arts and culture scene. The popularity of Cambodian hip-hop among youth presents an opportunity for research to dive deeper into the roles of popular music in society and how these roles, in turn, shape Cambodian cultural identities. Research on the above-mentioned topic by local researchers is scarce. There is a gap in the research on the topic of identity, its connection to arts and culture, and how these two are positioned in a broader context of Cambodian identity politics and cultural economy. This book aims to provide a starting point for observation and conversation about youth cultural identities and the subtexts of certain narratives disseminated through music. The book contributes to the global research agenda by adding to the few voices in academia looking at localised models of cultural economies and trying to understand them based on local phenomena observed through local lenses. Utilising the author’s perspective and social experiences as a Cambodian researcher growing up and living in Cambodia, the book provides a unique perspective of the country’s cultural landscape. This will make the book of interest to all scholars of international cultural policy and the global creative economy, especially those with a particular interest in Cambodia.
Cambodia Culture Smart
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Author : Graham Saunders
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2008
Cambodia Culture Smart written by Graham Saunders and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with Business etiquette categories.
Helps you to understand local manners, customs and laws of Cambodia. This guide enables you to learn about daily living, historical perspectives, taboos, business etiquette, and eating and drinking.
Dance Of Life
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Author : Julie B. Mehta
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2001
Dance Of Life written by Julie B. Mehta and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001 with Cambodia categories.
The legacy of Khmer culture and folklore much of it relayed through dance is over 1,000 years old. Nearly destroyed during the genocidal rule of the Khmer Rouge (1975-79), when ninety percent of the Cambodian dancers, along with other creative artists and intellectuals were murdered mercilessly, this art form is currently enjoying a spirited revival. This well-researched work, written with refreshing clarity, is the result of the author's passionate interest in the historical and cross-cultural links this art form has shared with India, Java and the rest of Southeast Asia for many centuries. A decade of detailed study of the art form, a deep understanding of its ancient religious, social and cultural ethos, and a first-hand approach with fascinating anecdotes makes this a highly readable story about the Khmer Culture expressed through Classic dance.
Cultures Of Independence
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Author : Reyum Institute of Arts and Culture
language : en
Publisher: Art Media Resources
Release Date : 2002-12
Cultures Of Independence written by Reyum Institute of Arts and Culture and has been published by Art Media Resources this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002-12 with Arts, Cambodian categories.
In 1953, Cambodia became an independent nation state after 90 years of French Protectorate rule. During the late Protectorate and in the decades following independence, an emerging urban elite attempted to conceive, define, and build a 'modern Khmer culture.' The impulse for creating these new forms stemmed both from a specific will to define an independent nation, as well as from broader regional movements towards modernisation and development. Most of the work produced during this period took up questions of how to create forms that would be recognised as both Cambodian and modern. Today, traces of this work remain scattered, and only some participants survive. This volume documents and presents some of the way in which new forms of Cambodian art developed during the 1950s and 1960s and attempts to uncover the historical events and the processes of thinking which motivated the creation of these forms. The book includes in-depth interviews with surviving practitioners. The full text is provided bilingually in English and Khmer.