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Silver Pagoda, Phnom Penh
The Silver Pagoda is located on the south side of the Royal Palace in Chey Chumneas, Phnom Penh. The official name is Wat Ubaosoth Ratanaram (), also known as Wat Preah Keo Morakot (Khmer: វត្តព្រះកែវមរកត, "Temple of the Emerald-Crystal Buddha") which is commonly shortened to Wat Preah Keo (Khmer: វត្តព្រះកែវ) in Khmer. The vihara houses many national treasures including many golds and jeweled Buddha statues. The most significant are a small green crystal Buddha (the "Emerald Buddha" of Cambodia — some sources maintain it was made of Baccarat Crystal in the 17th century but that's not possible since Baccarat Crystal didn't exist until the 18th century, and other sources indicate it was made in the 19th century by Lalique, a glass designer who lived in the 19th-20th century), and a life-sized gold Maitreya Buddha commissioned by King Sisowath, weighing 90 kg and dressed in royal regalia and set with 9584 diamonds, th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Phnom Penh
Phnom Penh is the Capital city, capital and List of cities and towns in Cambodia, most populous city of Cambodia. It has been the national capital since 1865 and has grown to become the nation's primate city and its political, economic, industrial, and cultural centre. The city's name derives from Wat Phnom, a Buddhist temple, and Penh, Lady Penh, the city's founder. It sits at the confluence of the Tonlé Sap River, Tonlé Sap and Mekong rivers, and is the start of the Bassac River. It is also the seat of Monarchy of Cambodia, Cambodia's monarchy, based at the Royal Palace of Cambodia, Royal Palace. Founded in 1372, Phnom Penh succeeded Angkor Thom as the national capital in 1434 following the Dark ages of Cambodia, fall of Angkor, and remained so until 1497. It regained its capital status during the French protectorate of Cambodia, French colonial era. It underwent a period of investment and modernization during First Kingdom of Cambodia, Cambodia's independence period, earni ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Norodom Sihanouk
Norodom Sihanouk (; 31 October 192215 October 2012) was a member of the House of Norodom, Cambodian royal house who led the country as Monarchy of Cambodia, King, List of heads of state of Cambodia, Chief of State and Prime Minister of Cambodia, Prime Minister. In Cambodia, he is known as Samdech Euv (meaning "King Father"). During his lifetime, Cambodia was under various regimes, from French protectorate of Cambodia, French colonial rule (until 1953), a Kingdom of Kampuchea (1945), Japanese puppet state (1945), an Kingdom of Cambodia (1953–1970), independent kingdom (1953–1970), a Khmer Republic, military republic (1970–1975), the Democratic Kampuchea, Khmer Rouge regime (1975–1979), a People's Republic of Kampuchea, Vietnamese-backed communist regime (1979–1989), a People%27s_Republic_of_Kampuchea#Transition_and_State_of_Cambodia_(1989–1993), transitional communist regime (1989–1993) to eventually Modern Cambodia, another kingdom (since 1993). Sihanouk was the o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Buddhist Temples In Cambodia
Buddhism, also known as Buddhadharma and Dharmavinaya, is an Indian religion and philosophical tradition based on teachings attributed to the Buddha, a wandering teacher who lived in the 6th or 5th century BCE. It is the world's fourth-largest religion, with about 500 million followers, known as Buddhists, who comprise four percent of the global population. It arose in the eastern Gangetic plain as a movement in the 5th century BCE, and gradually spread throughout much of Asia. Buddhism has subsequently played a major role in Asian culture and spirituality, eventually spreading to the West in the 20th century. According to tradition, the Buddha instructed his followers in a path of development which leads to awakening and full liberation from '' dukkha'' (). He regarded this path as a Middle Way between extremes such as asceticism or sensual indulgence. Teaching that ''dukkha'' arises alongside attachment or clinging, the Buddha advised meditation practices and ethi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kantha Bopha
Kantha (Bengali: wikt:কাঁথা, কাঁথা; Hindi: wikt:कान्था, कान्था), also spelled kanta or qanta, is a type of embroidery craft in Bangladesh and eastern regions of India, particularly in the States and union territories of India, Indian states of West Bengal, Tripura and Odisha. In Odisha, old saris are stacked on each other and hand-stitched to make a thin piece of cushion. This is normally used above a bed cushion or instead of a cushion. Kantha saris are traditionally worn by women in the Bengal region. In the modern day, embroidery is stitched, popularly known as 'kantha stitched", on sari, kurta (or panjabi) and churidar and many other garments and gaining popularity due to their aesthetic value and handmade characteristics. Kantha stitching is also used to make simple quilts, commonly known as nakshi kantha. Women in Bengal typically use old saris and cloth and layer them with kantha stitching to make a light blanket, throw, or beds ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Norodom Suramarit
Norodom Suramarit (, ; 6 March 1896 – 3 April 1960) was King of Cambodia from 3 March 1955 until his death in 1960. He was the father of King Norodom Sihanouk and the grandfather of Cambodia's current king, Norodom Sihamoni. Suramarit was born in Phnom Penh to Prince Norodom Sutharot. When his grandfather King Norodom died in 1904, Norodom's brother Sisowath took the throne. King Sisowath died in 1927 and was succeeded by his son Monivong. Suramarit married Monivong's daughter Sisowath Kosamak. Upon Monivong's death in 1941, Sihanouk, Suramarit's son and Monivong's grandson, was selected as the new king. In 1955, Sihanouk abdicated in favor of his father. He was formally crowned on 6 March 1956, which coincided with his 60th birthday. Following Suramarit's death in 1960, Sihanouk became Chief of State, while Suramarit's wife Sisowath Kosamak became Queen. Suramarit was given the posthumous title of ''Preah Karuna Preah Norodom Suramarit Preah Moha Kachanakkot'' (). ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kinnara
A kinnara (Sanskrit: Kiṃnara) is a creature from Hindu and Buddhist mythology. They are described as part human and part bird, and have a strong association with music and love. Believed to come from the Himalayas, they often watch over the well-being of humans in times of trouble or danger. An ancient Indian string instrument is known as the Kinnari vina. Their character is also clarified in the ''Adi Parva'' of the ''Mahabharata'', where they say: They are featured in a number of Buddhist texts, including the Jataka tales and Lotus Sutra. In Southeast Asian Buddhist mythology, kinnaris, the female counterpart of kinnaras, are depicted as half-bird, half-woman creatures. One of the many creatures that inhabit the mythical Himavanta, kinnaris have the head, torso, and arms of a woman and the wings, tail and feet of a swan. They are renowned for their dance, song and poetry, and are a traditional symbol of feminine beauty, grace and accomplishment. Edward H. Schaf ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mural
A mural is any piece of Graphic arts, graphic artwork that is painted or applied directly to a wall, ceiling or other permanent substrate. Mural techniques include fresco, mosaic, graffiti and marouflage. Word mural in art The word ''mural'' is a Spanish adjective that is used to refer to what is attached to a wall. The term ''mural'' later became a noun. In art, the word began to be used at the beginning of the 20th century. In 1906, Dr. Atl issued a manifesto calling for the development of a monumental public art movement in Mexico; he named it in Spanish ''pintura mural'' (English: ''wall painting''). In ancient Roman times, a mural crown was given to the fighter who was first to scale the wall of a besieged town. "Mural" comes from the Latin ''muralis'', meaning "wall painting". This word is related to ''murus'', meaning "wall". History Antique art Murals of sorts date to Upper Paleolithic times such as the cave paintings in the Lubang Jeriji Saléh cave in Borneo (40 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
ភាសាខ្មែរ
Khmer ( ; , UNGEGN: ) is an Austroasiatic language spoken natively by the Khmer people. This language is an official language and national language of Cambodia. The language is also widely spoken by Khmer people in Eastern Thailand and Isan, Thailand, as well as in the Southeastern and Mekong Delta regions of Vietnam. Khmer has been influenced considerably by Sanskrit and Pali especially in the royal and religious registers, through Hinduism and Buddhism, due to Old Khmer being the language of the historical empires of Chenla and Angkor. The vast majority of Khmer speakers speak ''Central Khmer'', the dialect of the central plain where the Khmer are most heavily concentrated. Within Cambodia, regional accents exist in remote areas but these are regarded as varieties of Central Khmer. Two exceptions are the speech of the capital, Phnom Penh, and that of the Khmer Khe in Stung Treng province, both of which differ sufficiently enough from Central Khmer to be considered separat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Preah Ko Preah Keo
Preah Ko Preah Keo (, ; "Sacred Ox and Sacred Gem") is a famous Cambodian legend about two brothers who were born in Cambodia. The older brother was an ox named Preah Ko and the younger was a man named Preah Keo. Preah Ko possessed divine power, and his belly contained precious and valuable objects. The brothers were believed to bring peace and prosperity to the place where they resided. The story is very popular in Cambodian society. It exists in several versions, including oral, written, film and paintings. Some Khmers have placed statues of Preah Ko and Preah Keo in local shrines, where they keep watch over the land they left but never abandoned. Origins and analysis Title ''Preah'' () refers to what is sacred or royal. ''Ko''() means ox and ''keo'' () means gem. Preah Keo can also refer to the Emerald Buddha, which directly refers this legend back to its Khmer origin. The name of the legendary duo is a rich alliteration similar to that of other legendary duos such as Romulus ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tep Nimit Mak
Tep Nimit Mak (Khmer:លោកឧកញ៉ាទេពនិមិត្ត ម៉ក់, born 1856, Cambodia) was a distinguished Cambodian artist, architect, and politician, best known for his contributions to the traditional arts during a transitional period in Cambodia's history under the French Protectorate. He is remembered for his significant impact on Cambodian cultural heritage and for promoting the arts during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.' George Groslier eulogized Oknha Tep Nimit Mak as an "old and faithful native collaborator": His extremely wide knowledge of all the Khmer arts has permitted us to coordinate their study and to fix their traditions. Most of our teachers are his students. Thanks to his prestige among the better artisans of Phnom Penh, we have been able to rapidly organise the Corporations and win their confidence. He is therefore not only a master craftsman of great value... but also a devoted servant of the Protectorate whose good will has ne ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Reamker
''Reamker'' (, UNGEGN: , ALA-LC: ; ) is a Cambodian epic poem, based on the Sanskrit's Rāmāyana epic. The name means "Glory of Rama". It is the national epic of Cambodia, along with the less famous version of the '' Trai Bhet''. The earliest mention of this epic's manuscript in Cambodia dates back to the 7th century based on Veal Kantel inscription (K.359). The surviving text of Reamker dates from 16th century. Reamker adapts the Hindu ideas of the Ramayana to Buddhist themes and shows the balance of good and evil in the world. More than just a reordering of the epic tale, the Reamker is a mainstay of the royal ballet's repertoire. Like the Ramayana, it is a philosophical allegory, exploring the ideals of justice and fidelity as embodied by the protagonists, King Rāma and Queen Sītā. The epic is well known among the Khmer people for its portrayal in Khmer dance theatre, called the ''Lakhon'' ( ), in various festivals across Cambodia. Scenes from the Reamker are painted on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
