Battambong, Kampuchea

Original statue of grandfather Battambong. The color, look and style assimilate throughout Khmer arts and ruins. Most Khmer ancient statues have calm and smiley face.
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New statue of grandfather Battambong. This remade one doesn’t seem to represent the heart of Khmer arts.

-I overheard the story of lok ta battambong statue years ago. The original statue was destroyed by Vietnamese installed government(CPP) after their invasion and they replaced a new statue with a black color which to depict the skin color of Khmer people. I don’t know if it’s true story but I am not surprise to hear such degrading on Khmer race, Vietnam has a history of looking down at other race…I  am not surprise at all.  If anyone have a full information about old and new statue of lok ta battambong, please share with us. I am still learning about Battambong and the statue.