STORY: China-Cambodia intangible heritage exhibition enchants visitors
SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 21, 2024
DATELINE: Jan. 22, 2024
LENGTH: 0:02:14
LOCATION: Phnom Penh
CATEGORY: CULTURE

SHOTLIST:
1. various of the exhibition
2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Khmer): HENG CHEAN Y, Visitor
3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Khmer): KEO CHAN CHAIYUTH, Visitor

STORYLINE:

A China-Cambodia "Beauty of Intangible Heritage" exhibition kicked off in the Cambodian capital on Sunday, captivating hundreds of visitors.

The 15-day exhibition showcased creative artworks including tea sets, book lights, bookmarks, and purple clay teapots painted with Bauhinia flowers, among others.
   
At the opening ceremony, Chinese intangible cultural heritage inheritors presented the grand song of the Dong ethnic group to the audience, as Cambodian artists introduced Chapei Dang Veng, a long-necked, two-stringed lute.

SOUNDBITE 1 (Khmer): HENG CHEAN Y, Visitor
"I really like Chinese intangible cultural heritage properties because I can gain insight into their culture, history, and daily lives through their works and performances presented at this event. This exhibition will help enhance the bond of friendship between Cambodia and China."

SOUNDBITE 2 (Khmer): KEO CHAN CHAIYUTH, Visitor
"I like Chinese intangible cultural heritage properties because they have embedded profound meaning, and we want to know and gain insight into this culture."

Some visitors said the event has inspired them to participate in safeguarding and developing intangible cultural properties for next generations.

The exhibition was jointly organized by China's Guangxi Department of Culture and Tourism, Liuzhou Museum, the Guangxi Daily, and the Federation of Khmer Chinese in Cambodia, among others.

Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Phnom Penh.
(XHTV)