The Reamker ( or Khmer Ramayana)

The Reamker is the khmer version of the Ramayana, a Sanskrit epic from ancient India.
The tale is depicted on Angkor Wat bas-reliefs.
The epic tells the life of Preah Ream, his exile from the throne, the abduction of his wife Neang Seda by Reap, the ensuring war and his reconquest of the throne.

"Kong Thom", the circle of gongs.

"Kong Thom", the circle of gongs.
The Kong Thom is a melodic percussion. It is made of a series of bulb-shaped copper gongs placed horizontaly on a rattan circular frame, inside which seats the player. The Kong Thom plays the main melody, while the xylophone and metalophone bring variations and embellishments.

The traditional Khmer orchestra, or " Pinpeat "

The traditional Khmer orchestra, or " Pinpeat "
Traditional music still holds today an important place in Cambodias'life. It is played at every celebration and ceremony, both in countryside and the cities.
The traditional orchestra called " Pinpeat ". It can number up to twenty musicians, with strong emphasis placed on percussions.

This pic is called " Roneat Ek " xylophone.
The roneat Ek xylophone is made of curved bamboo or teak strips placed stop a boat-shaped resonance chamber resting on a central leg.

How to train the puppet show !!!