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Siem Reap festival showcases Khmer crafts, music and food

The 19-day festival offers free entry and workshops for visitors and local residents.

Friday 6 November · 14:01 · 1 min read

In 30 seconds

Festival Lotus runs from November 7 to 25 at Lotus Silk Farm in Siem Reap, with free entry daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. [1]
The programme includes Khmer craft demonstrations, workshops, traditional music, Apsara dance and lotus-based food and drinks. [1]
The festival brings together Lotus Silk Farm, Artisans d’Angkor and Studio Stocker, according to the organizers quoted by the Post. [1]

What happened

Festival Lotus is scheduled for November 7–25 at Lotus Silk Farm on Road 63 in Siem Reap. The 19-day programme includes craft demonstrations, free activities for children and adults, Apsara dance, traditional music and food made with lotus. A free shuttle is scheduled to run from Maison Lotus, and the report says reservations are recommended for the evening programme.

Why it matters

The event gives visitors and residents a chance to see Khmer craft demonstrations and take part in workshops. Entry is free, and the farm says it supports more than 200 artisans, mostly women from nearby villages.

Background

The festival takes place during the period of the 20th Francophonie Summit in Phnom Penh. Lotus Silk Farm says it works with lotus from the stem to the flower, seed and leaf; the report also notes it supplies lotus fabric to Loro Piana.

Key terms

Francophonie Summit: A meeting of leaders from countries and communities that use French.
Lacquer: A coating applied to an object’s surface, sometimes decorated with materials such as eggshell.

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