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Hands-on Cultural Workshops

Move, play, and experience Cambodian dance, music, and puppetry at Cultural Experiences Cambodia (CEC). These are not performances to simply watch — they are immersive, hands-on workshops to join. Learn directly from Cambodian artists, create with your own hands, and discover Cambodia through meaningful, authentic participation.

Our Cultural Workshops

Our Cultural Workshops in dance, music, and puppetry offer hands-on experiences that celebrate the vibrant artistic traditions of Cambodia.

Music Workshops

Play traditional Cambodian instruments and discover Khmer musical traditions.

Dance Workshops

Learn Cambodian classical, folk, and social dances through guided movement sessions.

  • Apsara Dance (Classical)

  • Coconut Dance (Folk)

  • Romvong Dance (Social)

  • Angkuoch Russey (make & play your own instrument)

  • Percussion instruments

  • String instruments

  • Wind instruments

Puppetry Workshops

Explore Cambodian shadow puppetry through performance and crafting experiences.

  • Puppet Performance Workshop

  • Puppet Craft Workshop (cowhide carving & take-home puppet)

Make Your Own Angkuoch Russey

Cambodian Bamboo Jew’s Harp Craft & Music Workshop

Craft, Play, and Take Home a Piece of Living Heritage. Discover one of Cambodia’s most charming traditional instruments in this hands-on craft and music workshop. You will not only learn to play music — you will create your own Angkuoch Russey and bring it home as a meaningful cultural souvenir.

Guided by a Cambodian master craftsman in Siem Reap, this experience connects you directly with living heritage through craftsmanship, sound, and story.

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