00:00Hello everyone, today I pay tribute to an important figure in Khmer identity,
00:06the author of Tehav Haek and Kromprea, also known as Prea Norodom Sihanouk,
00:13King of Cambodia and major figure in Cambodian history.
00:16Born on October 31, 1922 and died on October 15, 2012,
00:20He held several important political positions.
00:24those of king, prime minister and head of state.
00:27Outside of politics, he was also a versatile artist.
00:32interested in music, film and writing.
00:35Tehav Haek is a famous play in Cambodia.
00:39It addresses themes such as love, sacrifice, and moral dilemmas.
00:43and occupies an important place in Cambodian culture.
00:47More broadly, Sihanouk's works have contributed to promoting Khmer identity.
00:52by drawing on a rich artistic tradition linked to history,
00:58to the mythology and values of the country.
01:01His contribution to art and culture, combined with his political influence,
01:05left a lasting mark on Cambodia.
01:08His works contribute to the preservation and promotion of national identity.
01:13in the context of cultural reconstruction after the genocide.
01:17Tehav Haek, Taef Kek can be translated into Khmer as bitter taste or bitter flavor.
01:25This title can symbolize pain, sacrifice, or desire.
01:29in resonance with the human emotions and struggles evoked in the play.
01:34Right away, Taef Kek, the bitter taste.
02:11In the starry sky, I stand, a memory of love, every refrain
02:19Your voice echoes in the distance, but distance separates us in sorrow.
02:27You watch over me in my heart, a bitter taste of pain
02:35Lost love, shattered dream. In the night, I weep in a corner.
02:56The wind brings messages, promises, and adventures.
03:04But all day long, all day long, hope dwindles.
03:08Love fades, pain takes root
03:12You watch over me in my heart, a bitter taste of pain
03:20Lost love, shattered dream. In the night, I weep in a corner.
03:42But one day, perhaps, you will return to erase, to think of my soul
03:49And we will dance under the pink moon. Together, let us chase away bitterness and prose.
04:13You watch over me in my heart, a bitter taste of pain
04:21Lost love, shattered dream. In the night, I weep in a corner.
04:29Lost love, shattered dream. In the night, I weep in a corner.