Coronavirus pandemic brings curtain down on Cambodian shadow puppet theatre

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A Phnom Penh theatre that has hosted shadow puppet performances for 26 years is being forced to close because of problems related to the coronavirus pandemic. The Cambodian capital’s Sovanna Phum Theatre will be taken over by the Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts, in hopes the troupe can eventually continue performing under the same name. The traditional Cambodian performance art dates back to the 7th century, and has been on UNESCO’s intangible cultural heritage list since 2005.

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[melme]

I'd pay to see you dance again.. online! Start shows and share for all the world to see!

[unixlinux]

No new active case in Cambodia, no report. A business shut down in Cambodia, report ! Thank

[DrMohaAli]

This is infection change my positive behaviours. Kovid19 takes us everything include freedom of walking outside, economy, jobs, mood, interaction and hugging our loved family and friends and most of put us in a horrible house arrest .

[mahaphoublue]

When I was a kid born as Khmer I’m study a lot about this but never had watch the show behind curtains, the day I could watch they move out.

[Vidchemy]

Hopefully, they can set up a pay-per-view or patreon-style subscription so people can still view performances.

[HeyCentauri]

I love their performances but sadly most families in Cambodia tend to forget the arts and cultures. As most Cambodian families is more focused on Business more than anything.

[ritch]

After the virus Tourists will be treated like a king everywhere. Now everyone knows on how important tourism brings in money.