The demolition of a statue of Lord Vishnu in the Anses area of Cambodia’s Preah Vihear province by the Thai army has raised serious concerns about the safety of cultural and religious heritage amid the Cambodia–Thailand border conflict. While the incident triggered diplomatic reactions within the region, it also drewContinue Reading
In a powerful demonstration of cultural solidarity, more than 50 Cambodian artists have gathered in Siem Reap province, Cambodia, to launch a collective initiative titled “Art for Peace.” The project brings together visual artists, performers and cultural practitioners to use art as a civic response to violence, human suffering andContinue Reading
Before the sun rose in the dense green of Preah Roka Wildlife Sanctuary, life breathed quietly through tall trees, flowing streams and hidden pathways where wild animals once moved without fear. But when war’s thunder came, that peace was destroyed. On December 23, park rangers and local people found theContinue Reading