As a Southeast Asian American (yes, South East Asia has a cultural identity different from South Asians and East Asians!), I am delighted to encourage you to visit Getty Center for its family festival this Saturday! In addition to the Gods of Angkor exhibit, there is a huge exhibit on French culture in Paris, fashion, and see the list of exhibits at: http://www.getty.edu/museum/exhibitions/ Parking is $15 per car, and free after 5pm.
A few years back, our family visited the Angkor Temple Complex, which has been declared a UnescoWorld Heritage Site. We spoke with conservation teams from India and Japan and learned that teams from different nations undertook to do conservation and restoration work in different temples in the complex. Our favorite temple is the one with the most evidence of an over-grown jungle with the roots of trees snaking around various parts of the temple. I hope that remains reminiscent of the way it was when it was rediscovered in the 20th century. It has often been called the eight wonder of the ancient world.
Learn what a World Heritage Site (WHS) designation means and more about the history behind Angkor Wat in Cambodia. Read a really great account of Angkor Wat and see some beautiful photos of Angkor Wat. When you get a chance to see Angkor Wat, don't miss getting up really early for sunrise and stay for sunset views of Angkor Wat. Climb carefully those steep steps. After visiting this complex, I would recommend going to Borobudor, the Buddhist temple complex in Java, Indonesia, that has also been designated a World Heritage Site.
This blog provides a very readable history and description of Angkor Wat:
http://blogs.cornell.edu/siemreapmasterclass/2011/02/26/294/
Through this blog, also see the recommendation for a good 3D showcase of Angkor Wat: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJllLdw3qNo&feature=player_embedded#at=51
The narration behind this visualization of a reconstructed Angkor Wat might look like is really good.
This short clip from Globe Trekker shows a bit of what Angkor looks like if you were able to travel there.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ml9muxvkXw&NR=1&feature=fvwp
On Unesco WHS designation, see http://whc.unesco.org/en/activities/266/
http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/668
Armed this background knowledge, you would better appreciate this Family Festival's cultural focus. Even without, enjoy a day of Cambodian culture and dance - you could even learn about the symbolic meanings behind intricate finger gestures in royal Khmer dance.
I plan to organize a educational field trip to Getty Museum with free parking provided. Leave me a comment on the blog or email me at familyfunlearning@gmail.com if interested.
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Family Festival Celebrating Gods of Angkor: Bronzes from the National Museum of Cambodia
Date: Saturday, June 4, 2011Time: 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Admission: Free; no reservations required.
Experience the beauty and wonder of Cambodia in this daylong celebration complementing the exhibition Gods of Angkor: Bronzes from the National Museum of Cambodia. This festival features traditional music and dance performances, hands-on workshops, and gallery activities.
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Mistress of Ceremonies: Sithea San
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Museum Courtyard
Sopheary Band: Popular Cambodian Music and Dance
10:00–10:30 a.m.
1:00–1:45 p.m.
4:45–5:45 p.m.
Museum Courtyard
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Museum Courtyard
Sopheary Band: Popular Cambodian Music and Dance
10:00–10:30 a.m.
1:00–1:45 p.m.
4:45–5:45 p.m.
Museum Courtyard
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Cambodian Fine Art Heritage Relief Foundation presents Dances for Hope
10:45–11:15 a.m.
2:30–3:00 p.m.
Museum Courtyard
10:45–11:15 a.m.
2:30–3:00 p.m.
Museum Courtyard
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Transforming Nature: The Gestures of Classical Cambodian Dance
with Prumsodun Ok
11:30–11:45 a.m.
3:15–3:30 p.m.
Museum Courtyard
Khmer Arts Academy presents Season of Migration
11:45 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
3:30–4:15 p.m.
Museum Courtyard
with Prumsodun Ok
11:30–11:45 a.m.
3:15–3:30 p.m.
Museum Courtyard
Khmer Arts Academy presents Season of Migration
11:45 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
3:30–4:15 p.m.
Museum Courtyard
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How Ganesha Got His Head Performed by Sheetal Gandhi
12:30–1:15 p.m.
3:00–3:45 p.m.
Museum Lecture Hall
Seven Day Color Fashion Show
1:45–2:00 p.m.
Museum Courtyard
12:30–1:15 p.m.
3:00–3:45 p.m.
Museum Lecture Hall
Seven Day Color Fashion Show
1:45–2:00 p.m.
Museum Courtyard
Art Making Workshops
10:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Museum Courtyard
Golden Images with Marni Gittleman
Create a portrait inspired by the ancient art of Angkor.
Glittering Crowns with Marianne Sadowski
Create your own headdress inspired by traditional Cambodian head adornments!
10:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Museum Courtyard
Golden Images with Marni Gittleman
Create a portrait inspired by the ancient art of Angkor.
Glittering Crowns with Marianne Sadowski
Create your own headdress inspired by traditional Cambodian head adornments!
Gallery Talks for Families
Gods of Angkor Gallery Tour
Noon–1:00 p.m.
3:00–4:00 p.m.
Visit the Gods of Angkor: Bronzes from the National Museum of Cambodia exhibition for a guided tour with a museum educator and have your questions answered.
Noon–1:00 p.m.
3:00–4:00 p.m.
Visit the Gods of Angkor: Bronzes from the National Museum of Cambodia exhibition for a guided tour with a museum educator and have your questions answered.
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