Khmer Kite Museum
The Khmer Kite Museum (សារមន្ទីរខ្លែងខ្មែរ) in Phnom Penh is a small cultural centre dedicated to the ancient tradition of Cambodian kites.
The Khmer Kite Museum (សារមន្ទីរខ្លែងខ្មែរ) in Phnom Penh is a small cultural centre dedicated to the ancient tradition of Cambodian kites. Located in the Chamkar Mon district, right across from the National Assembly building, it is managed by the Department of Cultural Development of the Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts.
What you need to know for your visit: Location: National Assembly Road, Tonle Bassac, Phnom Penh (Google Maps Code: HW3M+RV4). Opening hours: Generally open Monday to Friday, from 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM and 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Note that it often closes for a long lunch break and may close between temporary exhibitions. Admission is often free for temporary exhibitions, such as the one on “Living Heritage.”
What you will discover there: The museum houses a fascinating collection of handcrafted kites made of paper and bamboo, as well as the traditional tools used to make them. The Khleng Ek: The centrepiece, a musical kite equipped with a sound arc that produces a melody as it flies. The Khleng Kandaung: A “pocket” kite without a tail, still used as a fighting kite in the provinces. Temporary exhibitions: The venue regularly hosts events on other Khmer arts, such as traditional pottery, ancient manuscripts, or musical instruments.
Visiting the Khmer Kite Museum, right across from the National Assembly in Phnom Penh, immerses you in the enchanting world of Cambodian kites, like the Khleng Ek that plays a melody as it soars. It's a place where tradition unfolds through handcrafted pieces and celebrates other Khmer arts.
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