Lakhon Khol

Lakhon Khol is a traditional Cambodian shadow puppet theater that uses intricately carved leather puppets to tell stories, often from Hindu mythology like the Ramayana. The puppets are manipulated behind a translucent white screen with a backlit light, creating silhouettes that are visible to the audience. Accompanied by live music and narration, Lakhon Khol combines artistry, storytelling, and cultural heritage, serving as both entertainment and a means of preserving historical tales and religious themes unique to Cambodian culture.