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‘Chud Thai’ costume proposed for Unesco listing
Online Reporters, Published on 08/07/2025
» The Ministry of Culture has officially submitted ‘Chud Thai’, the traditional Thai costume as an intangible cultural heritage item, for consideration by the United Nations Education Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco), with the proposal scheduled for review in 2026.
Why box over a name?
Oped, Editorial, Published on 26/01/2023
» With preparations for the 32nd Southeast Asian Games -- which are to take place in Phnom Penh in the next few months -- underway, questions have arisen over a martial arts event that is a great source of pride for both Thailand and Cambodia.
'Khon' rises from near extinction in Cambodia
Reuters, Published on 04/01/2019
» PHNOM PENH/BANGKOK: Cambodia's centuries-old tradition of masked dance was nearly wiped out by the Khmer Rouge's "Killing Fields" regime, but a handful of artists managed to keep it alive and are now working to pass it along to a new generation.
'Khon' dance no reason for discord
News, Editorial, Published on 02/12/2018
» Members of the public this week rejoiced as the khon mask dance earned global recognition with Unesco adding it to its cultural heritage list after a long wait.
PM hails 'khon' recognition
News, Post Reporters, Published on 01/12/2018
» A series of activities linked to the khon masked dance will be held to boost public understanding of the classical performance, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said hours after the dance was added to Unesco's global cultural heritage list.
Three Cambodian cities bid for heritage status
Published on 08/04/2017
» The government has asked Unesco to recognize Battambang, Kratie and Kampot as world heritage cities as part of efforts to preserve traditional Khmer and French-colonial architecture.
Culture Ministry dance plan draws anger
News, Post Reporters, Published on 07/06/2016
» Culture Minister Vira Rojpojchanarat has downplayed the uproar which erupted on Cambodian social media after the Thai government announced it planned to propose the Thai Khon mask dance, a dance many claim to be based on Cambodia's Lakhon Khol, be included in Unesco's Intangible Cultural Heritage List.