Spat over history futile
published : 10 Jul 2021 at 04:00
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A temple construction project in Buri Ram, which features Khmer-style sandstone towers, has drawn the ire of some Cambodian netizens who accuse the builder of copying their Angkor Wat heritage site, leading to a war of words between netizens of both countries.
The temple, Wat Phu Man Fah, in Buri Ram s Nang Rong district denies the accusation, saying its Sihanakhon project is purely a work of imagination while the Cambodian government itself has been quick to dismiss the claims.
Yet, such anger from the public is not unusual for the two neighbours who have been stuck in a love-hate relationship. A cultural move in one country, such as the registration of a cultural performance over a Thai mask dance or the world heritage listing of Preah Vihear, can result in confrontation or even violence.
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