Kong Nay asks that “Chapey” be included as a world heritage

Kong Nay (Photo: Lyda, RFI)

24 May 2010
By Chan Lyda
Radio France Internationale
Translated from Khmer by Socheata

បទ​យកការណ៍​របស់ ចាន់ លីដា

After surviving the Pol pot regime, currently, traditional Khmer art is facing with the flood of modern music. Kong Nay, a famous musician and Chapey singer from the 60s, is concerned about the loss of this unique ancient art. He asks that “Chapey” be quickly included as a world heritage treasure.

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