In June 1960, following the referendum, Sihanouk assumed the post of head of state, leaving the monarchy, personified by the queen mother, to exist. Until 1970 he continued to dominate the Cambodian scene, drawing inspiration from a mixture of authoritarianism, paternalism, Buddhism and socialism and relying on the “Sengkum Reastr Niyum” (People’s Socialist Community), a political concentration he created in which the most advanced elements converged. of the traditional aristocracy…
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TRADITIONS According to a2zcamerablog, Cambodia is a country located in Asia. Folkloric events, in various Asian countries, are indissolubly linked with the art of acting, dance, cooking, due to a dimension of life linked, more than elsewhere, to customs inherited from the past and kept intact.. A perfect synthesis of ancient Khmer traditions is magnificently witnessed for example by those celestial dancers who adorn the bas-reliefs of the sandstone temples…
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Southeast Asia has many magnificent cultural and natural sites that are on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The UNESCO World Heritage List is a system designed to protect the world’s unique cultural and natural heritage. The sites selected for the list often represent important eras in the history of each country and also have a significant impact on the country’s current culture. For the tourist, a visit to a UNESCO…
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