For my interview I decided to carry on the theme I started in my first post on the Khmer, so I talked to a eastern studies Professor and to a survivor of the Khmer Rouge. For my brief summary of Cambodian History and the distinction between the Khmer and the Khmer Rouge click here.
"Once upon a time, I, Chuang Chou, dreamt I was a butterfly, fluttering hither and thither, to all intents and purposes a butterfly. I was conscious only of my happiness as a butterfly, unaware that I was Chou. Soon I awaked, and there I was, veritably myself again. Now I do not know whether I was then a man dreaming I was a butterfly, or whether I am now a butterfly, dreaming I am a man." -- Zhuangzi
Showing posts with label Cambodia. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Cambodia. Show all posts
Saturday, October 8, 2011
Talking with the Past. My interview
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Alicia Cutler,
Cambodia,
Education,
Khmer,
Khmer Rouge,
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Friday, October 7, 2011
Khmer History
As I have been talking with you this week I have realized that I have been unclear in explaining the actual history of the Khmer and Cambodia. Here is a brief summary of the events that I have mentioned in my two previous posts and an explanation of the terms I used.
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