Cambodia Literature Flashcards
(19 cards)
King of Cambodia
Norodom Sihamoni
He is the son of Norodom Sihanouk, the former King of Cambodia, and the Queen Norodom Monineath Sihanouk
Norodom Sihamoni
He was a cultural ambassador of Cambodia before
Norodom Sihamoni
represents Cambodia in arts
Norodom Sihamoni
classically trained dancer and musician
Norodom Sihamoni
Cambodia’s Prime Minister
Hun Sen
The world’s longest-serving prime minister and has been in power since 1985, and being reappointed by parliament in September 2013 for 5-year term
Hun Sen
Controversial electoral candidate
Hun Sen
Popular to rural voters
Hun Sen
Cambodian literature based on the contemporary world, thought still inspired by _____, began to emerge in the mid-19th century
classical themes
Epic poems and folk tales were transmitted ____
orally
Rhe Cambodian version of the ancient _____ epic, which appears on bas reliefs and frescos at temples and pagodas throughout the country
Ramayana
Considered a great king of Cambodia from 1841-1860
Ang Duong
Famous oral folktale of Cambodia
Vorvong and Sorvong
Cambodian version of Ramayana
Kakey and Kong Rei
magical bird that brings good fortune to a poor family
Kakey
a boy who finds a magical stone that gives him whatever he wishes for
Kong Rei
a selfish and greedy character
Vorvong
a kind and generous character
Sorvong
