Chapei Dang Veng is a Cambodian musical tradition associated with the life, customs and beliefs of Cambodian people. It features the chapei (a lute often played at cultural festivals) accompanied by the performer singing, with lyrics ranging from educational and social commentary to satire incorporating poems, folk tales or Buddhist stories. Transmitting knowledge and values; creating a space for commentary; and contributing to peace building the tradition transmitted orally may soon disappear with few practitioners due to the Khmer Rouge regime.

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