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### Cambodian Shadow Drama
Cambodian shadow drama is a traditional way of telling stories using leather puppets to make shadows on a screen. There are two main types: **Sbek Thom** and **Sbek Touch**.
**Sbek Thom** uses large puppets, sometimes up to two meters tall. These puppets are made from cowhide and are beautifully decorated. The puppeteers move these large puppets behind a screen with a light shining through, creating shadows. Music from traditional Cambodian instruments plays during the show. Sbek Thom often tells stories from the Reamker, the Cambodian version of the Indian epic Ramayana. This type of shadow drama is very important in Cambodian culture and is performed at festivals, religious ceremonies, and royal events. UNESCO recognized Sbek Thom as a valuable cultural heritage in 2005.
**Sbek Touch** uses smaller puppets that are also made from cowhide and are very detailed. This type of shadow drama can tell many different stories, including folk tales, historical events, and modern stories. Sbek Touch is usually performed in smaller, more intimate settings.
Both types of Cambodian shadow drama help keep the country’s culture alive. They are a wonderful way to enjoy traditional stories and beautiful art, showing the rich heritage of Cambodia.
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SOME DEFINITIONS:
– **Leather**: A strong material made from animal skin, often used for making shoes, bags, and other items.
– **Puppets**: Figures or dolls that are moved by people to tell stories, usually in shows or plays.
– **Cowhide**: The skin of a cow that has been treated to make leather.
– **Puppeteer**: A person who controls and moves puppets in a show.
– **Epic**: A very long and exciting story, often about heroes and important events.
– **Perform**: To do something in front of an audience, like acting in a play or singing a song.
– **Royal**: Related to kings, queens, and other members of a royal family.
– **Recognize**: To officially accept or approve something as important or valuable.
– **Heritage**: The traditions, culture, and history passed down from previous generations.
– **Tale**: A story or narrative, often involving adventures or imaginary events.
– **Intimate**: Small and comfortable, often with a close and personal feeling.
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ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS?
1. **What is Cambodian shadow drama?**
2. **How are the puppets used in Sbek Thom different from those used in Sbek Touch?**
3. **What material are the puppets made from in Cambodian shadow drama?**
4. **What type of stories does Sbek Thom typically tell?**
5. **How do puppeteers create shadows during a Sbek Thom performance?**
6. **In what settings is Sbek Thom usually performed?**
7. **What role does music play in a Cambodian shadow drama performance?**
8. **Why was Sbek Thom recognized by UNESCO?**
9. **What kinds of stories can Sbek Touch include?**
10. **How is the performance setting different for Sbek Touch compared to Sbek Thom?**
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MORE THAN ONE ANSWER CAN BE CORRECT:
1. **What is the primary material used to make puppets in Cambodian shadow drama?**
– A) Wood
– B) Fabric
– C) Cowhide
2. **Which of the following is a type of Cambodian shadow drama?**
– A) Sbek Thom
– B) Sbek Touch
– C) Sbek Chao
3. **What kind of stories does Sbek Thom primarily tell?**
– A) Modern stories
– B) Folk tales
– C) Stories from the Reamker
4. **Where is Sbek Thom commonly performed?**
– A) In small theaters
– B) At festivals
– C) During royal events
5. **What type of music accompanies Cambodian shadow drama performances?**
– A) Classical Western music
– B) Traditional Cambodian music
– C) Pop music
6. **What distinguishes Sbek Touch from Sbek Thom?**
– A) Sbek Touch uses smaller puppets.
– B) Sbek Touch tells stories from the Reamker.
– C) Sbek Touch is usually performed in smaller, more intimate settings.
7. **Why did UNESCO recognize Sbek Thom?**
– A) For its use of modern technology
– B) As an important cultural heritage
– C) For its historical significance
8. **What type of stories can Sbek Touch include?**
– A) Historical events
– B) Fantasy tales
– C) Contemporary themes
9. **How are the puppets used in Sbek Thom typically described?**
– A) They are small and simple.
– B) They are large and intricately decorated.
– C) They are made from plastic.
10. **Which setting is most appropriate for a Sbek Touch performance?**
– A) Large outdoor stages
– B) Small, intimate spaces
– C) Major film studios
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