reader Posted July 28 Posted July 28 From The Star PHNOM PENH: The Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts has announced the dates for the much-anticipated "National Lakhon Bassac Festival 2024" to promote and preserve traditional Khmer arts. “The three-day event, dedicated to celebrating and preserving the rich cultural heritage of Lakhon Bassac, will be held from October 25-27, at the Department of Performing Arts in Phnom Penh,” according to the ministry’s announcement. The festival will also be broadcast live on the ministry’s official Facebook page, ensuring that the celebration reaches a wider audience. According to the ministry, the event seeks to uphold and promote the values of Cambodian arts, culture, national traditions and identity, as well as contributing to societal development and enhancing national prestige. “It also aims to encourage artists specialising in Lakhon Bassac to revive their activities, thereby preserving this significant aspect of Cambodia’s cultural heritage,” said the announcement. Artists with expertise in the discipline from various organisations and public art associations nationwide are invited to take part. tm_nyc 1 Quote
