Cambodia seeks Unesco listing for traditional scarf and genocide museum

Krama - the versatile traditional scarf that is a symbol of Cambodian identity.

PHNOM PENH (The Phnom Penh Post/Asia News Network): Senior officials from the Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts are currently preparing documents to apply for krama – a versatile traditional scarf, or garment – as well as Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, to the Unesco Intangible Cultural Heritage and World Heritage Lists.

Kong Puthika, director-general of the National Authority for Preah Vihear (NAPV) and ministry spokesperson, made the announcement during a Sept 19 press conference, held to celebrate the return of minister Phoeung Sakona and her delegation from the 45th session of Unesco’s World Heritage Committee in Saudi Arabia.