A three-month program that makes up The Cambodian Living Arts’ (CLA) cultural season kicked off on Thursday and will run through September 23 with the theme Exploring Identities. It will feature performances, panel discussions, film screenings, exhibitions and workshops.
The various performances and programs will reflect the diversity of the Kingdom’s ever-changing society. The hidden meaning will help the public define who they are and how they respond to historical, cultural and geographical influences.
CLA volunteer Oeurn Rosa who is helping to host the cultural season, says: “The events’ purpose serves to raise questions and discussions among our participants and students. We encourage more discussion and sharing of personal views on the topics – especially the identity of Cambodians.”
To spur conversations between audiences and artists and encourage people to question their perceptions of the Cambodian identity, the cultural season will feature performance dramas, circus performances and puppetry to explore the struggles for power and survival.
Thursday’s show, entitled Buffalo Boy performed by Epic Arts, told the story of a boy and his buffalo through dance and drama, exploring isolation, loneliness and a personal journey to empowerment.
Epic Arts hosted a creative dance movement workshop focusing on teamwork and creativity, which allows everyone to explore dance movements regardless of ability.
