Mr. Marathon Chean Sophan of the Ty Chean Troupe, a traditional Cambodian performing art of “Sbek Thom” (large-sized shadow puppet show), received the Cambodian National Honor Award

Mr. Chean Sophan, chairman of the Ty Chean Troupe, a large-sized shadow puppet show theater troupe that represents Cambodia’s traditional entertainment,  “Sbek Thom”, was awarded the National Honor Award by His Majesty King Norodom Sihamoni, King of the Kingdom of Cambodia.
We are happy that Mr. Chean Sophan’s years of steady efforts have paid off, and We would like to extend my heartfelt congratulations. Congratulations!

▲Chairman Chean Sophan of the Tee Chean Troupe was awarded the National Honor Award.

Mr. Chean Sophan has taken over the Sbek Thom troupe that was revived by the previous chairman and his grandfather, Mr. Ty Chean, and has continued to pass on the traditional performances of Sbek Thom to many people. He is also working hard to develop young people with the goal of passing them on to the next generation. He himself is an excellent performer of Sbek Thom, and his skill in creating the leather puppets he uses in his performances is amazing, captivating viewers.

Since 2011, the KDDI Foundation has been supporting the Ty Chean Troupe in order to succeed Sbek Thom, and we look forward to the troupe’s further success in the future.