by Ot Mean Loi » Sun May 24, 2020 11:06 am
I've long wanted to respond to this posting to forum but until a few minutes ago was unable to relocate the appropriate file in my archives.
But in 2002, I commissioned the building of a complete Pin Peat Traditional Cambodian Musical Ensemble in Phnom Penh by the then foremost traditional musical instrument maker in Cambodia, Mr Pin, and who probably now dead. Nonetheless, I believe his son continues the tradition and the business. These fine hand made instruments were commissioned for the Khmer Community of New South Wales (KC of NSW) centred upon the Bonnyrigg Temple in western Sydney.
For those interested in such matters, the 2002 prices for each hand built and dual script Khmer/English inscribed instrument was:
Roneat Dek US$240
Roneat Ek US$240
Roneat Thong US$240
Kong Touch US$420
Kong Thom US$480
Salay Ek US$72
Salay Nok US$360
Sko Thom US$360
Samphor US$240
Chhin US$42.
As all of these were newly made instruments, and not antiques, an export permit was immediately forthcoming, and they were sent air freight to Sydney where they were classified as cultural items and no tax or duties was applicable at that time.
I hope that the above information is of some interest and assistance to those interested in Cambodian cultural matters and the performing arts of Cambodia.
OML
I've long wanted to respond to this posting to forum but until a few minutes ago was unable to relocate the appropriate file in my archives.
But in 2002, I commissioned the building of a complete Pin Peat Traditional Cambodian Musical Ensemble in Phnom Penh by the then foremost traditional musical instrument maker in Cambodia, Mr Pin, and who probably now dead. Nonetheless, I believe his son continues the tradition and the business. These fine hand made instruments were commissioned for the Khmer Community of New South Wales (KC of NSW) centred upon the Bonnyrigg Temple in western Sydney.
For those interested in such matters, the 2002 prices for each hand built and dual script Khmer/English inscribed instrument was:
Roneat Dek US$240
Roneat Ek US$240
Roneat Thong US$240
Kong Touch US$420
Kong Thom US$480
Salay Ek US$72
Salay Nok US$360
Sko Thom US$360
Samphor US$240
Chhin US$42.
As all of these were newly made instruments, and not antiques, an export permit was immediately forthcoming, and they were sent air freight to Sydney where they were classified as cultural items and no tax or duties was applicable at that time.
I hope that the above information is of some interest and assistance to those interested in Cambodian cultural matters and the performing arts of Cambodia.
OML