Kun Lbokator enters Unesco’s list

Huge feat: Cambodia continues to preserve and develop the Khmer ancient martial arts, called Bokator or L’bokator, particularly to promote the sport internationally. — Xinhua

Kun Lbokator, Cambodia’s traditional martial art, has been inscribed on the Unesco’s representative list of the intangible cultural heritage of humanity, said a press statement from Cambodia’s Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts.

The inscription was made on Tuesday during the 17th session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage in Rabat, Morocco, the statement said.