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, directly opposite the National Assembly building, it is managed by the Department of Cultural Development of the Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts.
What 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: Entry 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 for their creation. 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.
The Khmer Kite Museum, located right across from the National Assembly in Phnom Penh, immerses us in the captivating world of Cambodian kites, like the Khleng Ek that plays a melody as it soars into the sky. It's a place where tradition unfolds through handcrafted paper and bamboo pieces, while also celebrating other Khmer arts.
Géraldine & Jean-Pierre
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