The establishment of Living Human Treasures System in the Kingdom of Cambodia Final Narrative Project Report With the support of UNESCO/Korean Funds-in-Trust (526CMB4000) December 2008 1 Copyright: UNESCO Office in Phnom Penh P.O. Box 29, # 38, Samdech Sothearos Blvd., Phnom Penh Tel.: (855 23) 426 726 / 217 244 Fax: (855 23) 426 163 / 217 022 E-mail:
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[email protected] Website: http://www.mcfa.gov.kh 2 UNESCO Office in Phnom Penh wishes to express its sincere gratitude to the Korean National Commission for UNESCO, especially the Municipal Government of Gangneung City for their support in making this project possible. We would also like to convey our special thanks to the working group members of the Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts, to all officials of provincial cultural departments of Takeo, Svay Rieng, and Kandal provinces, and to all artists, masters and their apprentices for their contribution to this successful collaboration. 3 Project Team: Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts H.E. Mr. Meas Sarun, Director-General of Cultural Technique Mr. Ek Buntha, Project Coordinator Mr. Vin Laychour, assistant Mr. Duong Samut, assistant UNESCO Office in Phnom Penh Mr. Teruo Jinnai, Representative Mr. Philippe Delanghe, Cultural Program Specialist Mr. Lim Bunhok, National Program Officer Mr. Hong Makara, National Program Officer Mr. Prom Chak, Project Coordinator 4 CONTENT 1.