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Khmer traditional body tattoo in prehistoric era
Posted by Web of Cambodia. culture and society | fashion | history | lifestyleThe late Neolithic and early Metal ages (2500years-500years BC) are the periods of time that Khmer ancestors still made a living as tribal farmers and had already practiced tattoo.
Khmer breechcloth in the prehistoric era
As mentioned in the previous point, the custom of dressing with breechcloth by the Khmer Leou indicates that the use of this dress is very ancient, as attested by ancient documents. The figuration and other chronicles bear the testimony of the Khmer breechcloth custom, depicted in artifacts of the Metal age, found in Nokor Reachsima, located in Thailand and also in bronze sculptures in Cambodia.These archeological testimonies were treated as an outcome of Khmer traditional society. The Khmer breechcloth is more than 2500 years old. In addition to the to Chronicles and other proofs of breechcloth dressing, three tiny of bronze sculptures have been found by Mr.
Khmer traditional dresses
For nearly a decade, a majority of French and Khmer people have believed that the way we dressed was taught by the Indians since the early 1st century B.C, because the Khmer residents were no clothing.In reality, our Khmer Loeu in the prehistoric era as well as to day were dressed with long or short breechclouts and skirts to cover the bodies or simply protect from the weather ,before the arrival of the Indian (Kalinga) civilization.Moreover, we notice that in the early 1st century B.C, Kben dressing was in fashion and became very popular. It was originally worn by the Hindu people in Southeast India, and has remained in fashion until the present times, particularly in India as well as in Cambodia.Therefore, the statement that the Khmer did not wear any clothes before the arrival of the Indian culture must be held as erroneous. That the Khmer people adhered to the Indian tradition does not mean they did not have their own clothing.The question is that how can we prove this? We will mention some finds resulting from archaeological research in some historic sites, located in Cambodia Thailand, and South Vietnam, where our ancestors lived.The evidence of weaving cloth was generally found through the prehistoric ancient objects such as the imprint of cotton thread, stuck on domestic tools or Plè Trol, and the instruments for spinning cotton thread. The significant pieces of clothing that these artefacts suggest were breechclouts and skirts, used by men and women alike. Furthermore, in the early 20th century, the breechclout and skirt custom was very popular in remote areas, unchanged in spite of Indianization .The sculptures on the wall of the Bayon, Banteay Chhmar, and Angkor Wat temples show the manner of Khmer traditional dressing in the 12th and 13th centuries B.C, including the use of breechclout and skirt which is remarkable evidence.Significantly,the Chinese historic records were bent on taking sides with the Han culture, stating that everything with which the Chinese were not familiar belonged to a world of barbarians.In summary, the Khmer people, both men and women customarily wore the Kben that has been very popular from the 1st century until the present time and typically popular with the Hindu populations, especially the Tamil group in Southeast India and perhaps that is what the Chinese records are mentioning.In accordance with the conceptual analysis above; we can assume that the Khmer people have been wearing clothes at least since the Metal age.
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Phnom Penh Post - Wed, 2012-05-09 08:40You don’t need to be a word whiz to learn English. All you need is passion. Remember: if you don’t like it, you won’t learn it! So here are five cool ways to learn better English that you’re sure to enjoy. 1. Listen to English-language music that you love. The more music you listen to in English, the more vocabulary – and a good command of the accent – you’re bound to pick up. Not to mention that, with songs you enjoy, you’ll be motivated to find out what all the lyrics mean. This will inevitably bring you to a dictionary or an online translator. Take your time to put all the lyrics together and figure out what the singer is trying to say. This is also a great way to learn how native English speakers communicate casually and in everyday life, as the emotions relayed in pop songs can’t be found in textbooks or the news. 2. Go to fun expat events after work or school. From trivia nights to informative presentations, Phnom Penh is full of native English-speaking expats taking the helm at events for anyone to take part in. Good examples include Monday night’s Nerd Night, where the audience can listen to a presentation and ask questions over a relaxing drink; or Drinks by Design, a Wednesday-night networking event for young professionals from all over the city. In social situations like these, you’ll definitely be approached by others – so you’ll have the chance to practise your English and learn from them. And don’t forget, these events are tonnes of good fun! 3. Watch English-language movies while out with your friends. With The Flicks 1 and 2, it’s a cinch to catch an awesome English-language film any time of day or night. Movies are a great, easy and relaxing way to soak up vocabulary and a good accent while still enjoying your time. Make sure to take some friends with you – that way, you can ask one another questions about what’s being said and help each other out. You could try the Cineplex, but with the huge audience it’s hard to discuss what’s going on. It’s a much better idea to stick with small movie houses so you can concentrate better and remain carefree about keeping up a quiet discussion with your buddies. 4. Start blogging and using social media. Social media may sound tough or technical, but we all know that Facebook is simple to use when it comes to our personal lives. So, what should you do? Start Facebooking in English – your friends will love it, and will join you. And with a blog – such as Blogspot or Wordpress – you can keep an online journal of your experiences to share with your friends. Maybe you want to review restaurants, music or movies – whatever you like, start blogging in English and share it! For the more daring, give Twitter a try. Keep your friends updated with your quick English on the fly, but remember that you have to keep it to 140 characters. 5. Help out your community with English-speakers. LIFT, Loy9 and TEDxPP all offer fantastic platforms for you to share your views on youth culture and help out other young Cambodians – while working in English. With LIFT, you can write in English; with Loy9, you can be heard. With TEDxPP, there are myriad events to both take part in and listen to, from now until the end of summer. Whether your preference is art, literature or community service, all these organisations offer a unique chance to meet others, learn from others - and, of course, develop your English skills. catched
Cambodia: Ban designates new adviser for Khmer Rouge trials
Google News - Wed, 2012-01-18 20:28“Mr. Scheffer is very well qualified to provide expert advice on UNAKRT during this critical phase for the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts Cambodia (ECCC),” stated the announcement. The ECCC, set up under an agreement signed in 2003 by the UN and ... catched