Phnom Penh, July 11, 2024 – Prime Minister Hun Manet has requested that the son of Kong Nai, the renowned chapei master, be integrated into the state framework to carry on his father's legacy.
This morning, Prime Minister Hun Manet addressed the issue on social media, stating, "I saw the message from Kong Boran, the son of Kong Nai, who asked to join the state framework to follow in his father's footsteps. Especially, if he possesses chapei skills that can be passed down from his father, I agree with Kong Boran's request."
Prime Minister Hun Manet has tasked the Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Public Works, and the Minister of Culture and Fine Arts with organizing this initiative. He expressed his best wishes for Kong Boran’s success in preserving and promoting the chapei tradition, continuing the cultural heritage of his father, Kong Nai.
