Song Du, president of the Royal Academy of Sciences of Cambodia, recently asked why on the occasion of the Cambodian Traditional New Year, water guns imported from Thailand are used to spray water sprays to celebrate the New Year at the site of the Angkor Wat Scenic Area in Siem Reap Province.
Song Du pointed out: "It is said that it is conservative, why on the occasion of the Cambodian New Year, girls, especially stars, do not use cambodian locally produced clay pots to play with water? Saying that the Khmer nation is proud but has been showing the products of other countries, when will Cambodia's native products be seen by foreigners? ”
He asked, "Who knows Khmer clay pots and wooden bowls?" Not really. ”
Song Du said he wanted to see the beautiful Khmer woman use an earthen pot, pour out water containing jasmine flowers to play, and smell fragrant, which showed the Khmer national culture. He said: "If you have to play with water guns, you can play in Sihanoukville, but you can't do it in Angkor Wat." At this time, where are the relevant institutions, why not? ”
According to Song Du, everyone knows how to take a boat ride on the Siem Reap River, but uses a water gun to spray water. He said that for Cambodians, it is not okay to shoot people, let alone water guns, because it is a form of discrimination.
He said: "In my ancestors' generation, the sword had to be cut as soon as it was sheathed, and the gun had to be struck as soon as it was taken out. ”
The dean added that it doesn't matter where you want to play water guns, but please don't play like this in Siem Reap province, because this is the cultural center. Everyone should help publicize it, so that more foreigners can understand Cambodian culture, such as: how to ride elephants, ride horses, fish, etc. #柬埔寨 #