PM Hun Manet Emphasizes Preserving Palm Leaf Engraving Heritage, Seeks to Revive Sanskrit Studies
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet has instructed efforts to foster successors for the traditional palm leaf engraving technique and to revive Sanskrit language studies, which he himself previously learned. These directives were made during his remarks at the 100th anniversary exhibition of the National Archives of Cambodia, signaling a commitment to preserving cultural heritage and strengthening national identity.
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