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No need for blows in martial arts row
News, Nisit Intamano, Montakarn Suvanatap and Kittipaisalsilp, Published on 19/12/2022
» Khmer traditional martial arts, or "Kun Lbokator", was among this year's 22 new inscriptions to Unesco's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity (ICH), as announced at the 17th session of the Intergovernmental Committee for Safeguarding Intangible Cultural Heritage, which was convened from Nov 28 to Dec 3 2022, in Rabat, Morocco.
Cultural looting still a persistent crisis in SE Asia
News, Daoud Bouledroua, Nisit Intamano and Montakarn Suvanatap Kittipaisalsilp, Published on 14/11/2022
» The Nepalese conservationist Rabindra Puri, directing his own construction of a new Museum of Stolen Art in eastern Kathmandu speaks passionately about how he will feature replicas of stolen Nepalese antiquities, the originals having long ago been shipped overseas and since displayed in tourist attractions, art museums, or private residences, like hunting trophies.
Intangible heritage stands up to scrutiny
News, Montakarn Suvanatap, Published on 15/12/2018
» The recent 2018 inscriptions of intangible cultural heritage (ICH) on Unesco Lists has raised again global awareness about variations of masked dance in Southeast Asia, which retell the story of Rama, the Vishnu-reincarnated king who defeats the demon king Ravana.