Cambodian Art, Dance and Culture Video Collection
| Huy, Phousita S. Cambodian Art, Dance and Culture Video Collection, circa 1984-2003 | |
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| Held by | University of Massachusetts Lowell, Center for Lowell History |
| Scope | Cambodian classical and folk dance performance recordings |
| Catalogue reference | UML 6 |
| Subjects | Dance & Theatre; Crafts & Material Culture; History & Remembrance |
The Cambodian Art, Dance and Culture Video Collection holds digital versions of master dance teacher Phousita Huy's videotapes of Cambodian classical and folk dance, recorded between 1984 and 2003 and held at the Center for Lowell History. (Lowell History: Cambodian Culture)
Overview
The collection documents performances by students from the Royal University of Fine Arts in Cambodia, the Angkor Dance Troupe in Lowell, Massachusetts, and the Dance Troupe of Cambodian American Heritage in Fort Washington, Maryland. (Lowell History: Cambodian Culture)
Material coverage
Alongside dance performances, the videos include material about Angkor Wat, traditional Cambodian kite making and other cultural performances. The guide lists the collection among the Cambodian holdings of the Center for Lowell History, several of which are partly digitised on the Southeast Asian Digital Archive Omeka site. (Lowell History: Cambodian Culture)
Catalogue and access
The collection identifier is UML 6. The guide describes the holdings of the Center for Lowell History and notes which collections may be consulted on site and which are partly available online through the Southeast Asian Digital Archive. (Lowell History: Cambodian Culture)