This event was created in 1999 by the Cambodian government as a way to promote the country’s arts and culture. The yearly event is composed of displays, exhibits, live theatrical performances, and conferences held throughout the country. The festival honors the living elder masters in different artistic and cultural fields. The Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts coordinates many of the events and uses the occasion to take stock of Cambodia‘s cultural infrastructure, including its historic temples, pagodas, and other landmarks important to the country’s heritage and tourism. Discuss
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