Cambodian Kite Festival
December 7th, 2002
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
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Cambodian cultural arts officials and
kite makers with Khmer kites in the
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Among the most beautiful of all kite shapes is that of the Cambodian kite. Known as the "Khmer" kite, come discover the beauty of Cambodia in kite season---experience the history of the Royal Festival of Kite Flying, beliefs and legends of Khmer kites, methods for making the Khleng EK, variations of the Khleng EK from the different regions. How music and dance is combined with the kites in a dramatic and whimsical collaboration of the culture of Cambodia.
Contact: simarak@bigpond.com.kh
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