CULTURAL AND ARTISTIC DEVELOPMENT
OBJECTIVE
To enable the children to benefit from their cultural heritage and grow by (re)discovering their traditions, arts and crafts.
PROGRAM
From the outset in the refugee camps, Krousar Thmey set up cultural exhibitions for the general public – such as the exhibition “Rice fields : two cultures to be discovered”, in all the camps on the Thai border in 1992 – and initiated art courses for children: music, traditional dances and shadow theater were to continue to live beyond their old masters. Nowadays, the program is divided into two parts: the School of Khmer arts and culture open all year, and art classes in the structures of the association for all children in care.
TESTIMONY
Ann, 14 years old, musician from the child welfare program
Ann arrived at Krousar Thmey Takmao protection center when he was 5 years old. His life changed a lot since he entered Krousar Thmey’s shelter. At 14 years old, he is now studying in grade 6 in public school. Simultaneously, he learned how to play several Khmer traditional instruments such as drum, Roneat and even Skor.
Read his story
DISCOVER THE PROJECTS OF THIS PROGRAM
SCHOOL OF KHMER
ARTS AND CULTURE
To offer a quality teaching of traditional khmers arts for children of the sector, and give access to Cambodian culture for population living in remote areas.
DANCE AND MUSIC FOR DEAF,
BLIND OR DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN
To use arts as a therapy, in order to develop self confidence and provide a mean of expression to children with disabilities or victims of difficult family situations.
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