Seminar Program(‘HOL’, THE ART OF CAMBODIAN TEXTILE)
‘HOL’, THE ART OF CAMBODIAN TEXTILE
A BLENDING OF TWO ESTHETICS: THE KHMER & CHAM SENSES
December 12 – 13, 2003 at CKS Hall in Vat Damnak, Siem Reap
| December 12, 2003 |
| 8:30 – 8:40 | Opening of Seminar Introduction of the Seminar Program and Main Themes by Dr. Philippe Peycam, CKS and Mr. Kikuo Morimoto, IKTT |
| 8:40 – 8:50 | ‘Sompea Kru’ Traditional ceremony, Greeting and respect toancestor’s spirit |
Part 1: The Khmers and Cham, Historical Background and Main Artistic and CulturalCharacteristics
| 8:50 – 9:10 | Session 1 “The Khmer and Cham, Each Character inCulture and Art ” H.E. Son Soubert Lecturer, Faculty of Archaeology, The Royal University of Fine Arts |
| 9:10 – 10:00 | Session 2 “Reciprocal Relations of Khmer and Cham in History” Prof. Michael Vickery Historian, South East of Asia |
| 10:00 – 10:20 | Session 3 “Cham Influence in Cambodian Performing Arts” H. E. Pich Tum Kravel Under Secretary of State, Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts |
| 10:20 – 10:40 | Questions and discussion |
| 10:40 – 11:00 | Tea break |
Part 2: Textiles in the Angkor Period
| 11:00 – 11:20 | Session 3 “Evolution of Angkorian Statue Motivesand Costumes” Mr. Khun Samen and Mr. Hab Touch Director and Deputy Director of The National Museum of Cambodia |
| 11:20 – 11:40 | Session 4 “Textile Decor at Angkor” Ms. Gill Green Author and independent scholar, Australia |
| 11:40 – 12:00 | Questions and discussion |
| 12:00 – 13:50 | Lunch |
Part 3: Cambodian Textile and Khmer and Cham Culture
| 13:50 – 14:10 | Session 6 “Different Kinds of Cambodian Textileand its Producing Districts” Mr. In Siyonda Director, Department of Plastic Arts and Handicraft, Ministry of Cultureand Fine Arts |
| 14:10 – 14:30 | Session 7 “Antique Buddhist Pidan of Cambodia - Themes andFunctions” Ms. Gill Green Author and independent scholar, Australia |
| 14:30 – 15:00 | Session 8 “The Motif of Naga in Old Cambodian Ikat Textileand its Original Meaning” Ms. Him Nala Vice-Dean, Faculty of Choreographic Arts, Royal University of Fine Arts |
| 15:00 – 15:30 | Questions and discussion |
| 15:30 – 15:50 | Tea break |
| 15:50 – 16:50 | Traditional Khmer Dance Performance by Mrs. Boran Vichet dance group (Association Boran Vichet, Wat Bo, SiemReap) Introduction of dance programs and traditional Cambodian textile in the dancer’scostume by H.E. Pich Tum Kravel ‘Robam Choun por’ - Welcomedance (Khmer classical court dance) ‘Robam Ongle’ - Cambodianfarmer dance, including silk spinning dance (Popular dance) ‘Robam Konsaen snae’ - Cham dance, Scarfof love (Popular dance) ‘Robam Yike’ - Transmystic dance(Popular dance) ‘Robam Apsara’ - Apsara dance (Khmer Classicalcourt dance) ‘Robam Ongle’ - Cambodian farmer dance, includingsilk spinning dance (Popular dance) |
| 16:50 –17:00 | Closing by Dr. Philippe Peycam, CKS |
| Evening | |
| 19:00 – 20:30 | Cocktail at F.C.C Angkor |
| December 13, 2003 |
| 8:30 – 8:40 | Introduction of the Day’s Seminar Program by Dr. Philippe Peycam, CKS and Mr. Kikuo Morimoto, IKTT |
Part 4: ‘Hol’, A Cambodian Villager’s Art within the NaturalEnvironment, Processes and Techniques
| 8:40 – 9:00 | Session 9 “The Cambodian Textile Culture and itsEnvironment” Mr. Kikuo Morimoto Institute for Khmer Traditional Textiles, Acting director |
| 9:00 – 9:15 | Session 10 “The Role of Housewives Living in Weaving Villages” Ms. Prak Bonamy Student, Faculty of Archaeology, The Royal University of Fine Arts |
| 9:15 – 9:35 | Questions and discussion |
| 9:35 – 10:15 | Natural Dying and Weaving Process Workshop (in front of the hall) Demonstration by IKTT dying stuff with Mr. Kikuo Morimoto, IKTT |
| 10:15 – 10:35 | Tea break |
| 10:35 – 11:05 | Interview with Master Weavers Part 1 Interview video: “Silk Weaving in the Sihanouk Era” Interview with Mr. Liv Saem (Phnom Penh) and Ms. Jeay Heap (Takeo) |
| 11:05 – 11:30 | Interview with Master Weavers Part 2 Live Interview: ‘Silk Weaving in this Era and Message to the Next Generation’ Interview with Ms. Om Chea and Ms. Om Sot, IKTT |
| 11:30 – 11:50 | Questions and discussion |
| 11:50 – 12:00 | Closing Seminar by Mr. Kikuo Morimoto, IKTT and Dr. Philippe Peycam, CKS |
update : May 31, 2004 1:29 PM


