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lkhon khol
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Lkhon Khol Wat Svay Andet
The demon role, Krong Reap, the troupe of Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts.
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Lkhon Khol Wat Svay Andet
The male roles, Preah Ream and Preah Leak, of the Wat Svay Andet troupe, who do not wear masks in the performance.\n
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In the middle night of the annual performance, the offerings made for spirits on the stage.
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Hanuman (Monkey General in the Reamker), called Lok Ta Kamhaeng, become the local deity for worship.
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The shrine of Lok Ta Kamhaeng (represented by Hanuman mask) is built for worship in front of the theatre during the annual performance that show how important he is.
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On the spiritual ceremony day for the annual performance, the Pin Peat music is performed to invite the Lok Ta Tos Mukh (Ravana mask) to the dance stage at the monastery.
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Crowded villagers watched the performance during the annual ceremony.
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Villagers in the community helped to prepare ritual objects and cook food during the annual ceremony.\n
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Villagers and dancers’ relative helped dancers in dressing up.
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The female roles, Neang Sita, the troupe of Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts.
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Preah Vihear, the main temple of Wat Svay Andet.
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The female role (right) of Wat Svay Andet troupe.
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