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- See an authentic Khmer sbaek thom performance at a local Wat or in a village. Sbaek thom is a form of shadow puppetry that is designated a UNESCO Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity. As in the past, our sbaek thom is performed by firelight in the evening, with the local community watching spectacular depictions of the Reamker (Khmer version of the Ramayana). All performances must be arranged at least three days in advance and are subject to cancellation during the rainy season.
- Purchase our CDs. Available through Artisans d’Angkor and select bookstores, our commercial CDs showcase high-quality recordings of traditional and innovative Khmer music. Proceeds support the musicians and CLA.
- Khmer Passages: Songs for Cycles of Cambodian Life - a musical tapestry of Cambodian life with songs integral to Khmer rites of passage
- Khmer Jazz Fusion - merging Cambodian musical instruments with forms of Western jazz
- Purchase your own sbaek thom or sbaek toch! These shadow puppets are made from leather and feature gorgeous, elaborate designs illustrating scenarios from the Ramayana, folktales and everyday Khmer life. These puppets are stunning artifacts of a tradition that dates to pre-Angkorean times. Proceeds support the performers and their communities.