On behalf of the Cambodian People’s Party and the Senate of Cambodia, I would like to express my congratulations on the inscription of the Khmer krama on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity of UNESCO in Asunción, Republic of Paraguay, on Wednesday, 4th of the month of Migasir, year of the Chasak of the Year 2568, corresponding to 4th December 2024, by the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of UNESCO, which was unanimously adopted through decision 19.COM 7.b.27.
This inscription is another pride of Cambodia, which has achieved achievements for the nation and the entire Cambodian people. This is a value for Cambodia and the international community in preserving, protecting and promoting the value of “krama” as a heritage for future generations of humanity.
On this auspicious occasion, I would like to express my deep gratitude to Her Majesty Queen Norodom Monineath Sihanouk, the Mother of the Khmer Nation, and His Majesty King Norodom Sihamoni, the King of the Kingdom of Cambodia, for their constant support for the Royal Government’s efforts in the field of national cultural heritage, especially intangible cultural heritage that is vulnerable to loss. On this occasion, I would like to express my appreciation for the dedication, support, and close collaboration between the Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts, relevant institutions, and national and international experts in the duty of joint cooperation in preserving, protecting, and promoting the value of “Krama” as a legacy for future generations.

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 Congratulations to the Khmer Krama for being inscribed on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO in Asunción, Paraguay
December 4, 2024
#Hunmanet #Hunmanet #Cambodia #Peaceincambodia

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Cultural practices and expressions linked to Krama, a traditional woven textile in Cambodia

 Inscribed in 2024 (19.COM) on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity

Krama is a woven textile associated with traditional practices and cultural expressions of the daily life in Cambodia. A rectangular cloth made of either cotton or silk, krama features a variety of grid-pattern motifs. The white, yellow, red and blue dyes used are extracted from natural vegetation and insects, and the cloth is woven manually using a traditional handloom. A socio-cultural staple, krama is used daily through all walks of life, as a scarf, belt, blanket, bandana, lower garment, decorative cloth, and hammock for children. It is also used during rituals, ceremonies and festive events, as well as to prepare food and in health care. Although krama is predominantly produced by women, men also participate in the process by planting and harvesting cotton, collecting the materials for the dyes, and maintaining the handlooms. In the past, most women knew how to weave krama and passed the knowledge and skills on to their daughters. Today, professional krama groups and producers are taking over the production role. Educational organizations play an important role in transmitting the related skills and knowledge through training courses and workshops. The krama chain of production is based on a collaborative approach that promotes social cohesion and peacebuilding while contributing to Cambodian social and cultural identity.

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Khmer Krama has a history of over 2200 years? ----- Congratulations to the Khmer "Krama" for being inscribed on UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. #KramaKhmer #unesco #semratana

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Krama is a woven textile associated with traditional practices and cultural expressions of daily life in Cambodia. A rectangular cloth made of either cotton or silk, krama features a variety of grid-pattern motifs. This socio-cultural staple is woven manually using a traditional handloom and is used daily, as a scarf, belt, blanket, bandana, lower garment, decorative cloth, and hammock for children. It is also used during rituals, ceremonies and festive events, as well as to prepare food and in health care.
Country(ies): Cambodia 

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