The Associated Press: Cambodian ambassador: Looted artworks are 'souls' of culture.
https://apnews.com/8db537a0f5de82b663406059142f6c09
NEW YORK (AP) — Cambodia’s ambassador to the United States said Monday that the transfer of 30 antiquities by U.S. law enforcement authorities to his country was a return of the “souls of our culture.”
Ambassador Keo Chhea spoke at a ceremony where a 10th century sculpture, “Skanda on a Peacock,” was among several works of art displayed as U.S. and Cambodian officials described the impact the return of 30 antiquities would have on the Southeast Asian nation.
“It’s like a returning of the souls of our culture back to our people,” Chhea said. “We’re very grateful.”
Chhea praised the cooperation between the U.S. and Cambodia to enable the return of the antiquities, but he also said they were battling a “global problem” that continues...
Well done America!
The USA returns looted Khmer Antiquities
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Cambodia should reciprocate by rounding up 30 American fossils and sending them back to the USA.Anthony's Wiener wrote: ↑Wed Aug 10, 2022 8:56 amThe Associated Press: Cambodian ambassador: Looted artworks are 'souls' of culture.
https://apnews.com/8db537a0f5de82b663406059142f6c09
NEW YORK (AP) — Cambodia’s ambassador to the United States said Monday that the transfer of 30 antiquities by U.S. law enforcement authorities to his country was a return of the “souls of our culture.”
Ambassador Keo Chhea spoke at a ceremony where a 10th century sculpture, “Skanda on a Peacock,” was among several works of art displayed as U.S. and Cambodian officials described the impact the return of 30 antiquities would have on the Southeast Asian nation.
“It’s like a returning of the souls of our culture back to our people,” Chhea said. “We’re very grateful.”
Chhea praised the cooperation between the U.S. and Cambodia to enable the return of the antiquities, but he also said they were battling a “global problem” that continues...
Well done America!
That would help. However, not in our lifetimes, they'll leave it for the Chinese to do.
To be fair, Pu Li, many countries have assisted/paid for UXO removal in former war zones. The more countries contributing to this effort the better, so I am happy if China is starting to help as well. As the 2nd largest economy in the world, it would be nice if China started contributing their fair share. After all, a good number of the mines in Cambodia, I believe, were produced in China.
Be nice too, if USA, China, and Russia could sign on, and follow, The Ottawa Treaty. Unfortunately, I think that is less likely now than it was ten years ago. If China really wanted to make a nice statement about peaceful intentions in SEAsia, Africa and elsewhere, they would sign the Ottawa treaty first and publicize it loudly and widely.
Be nice too, if USA, China, and Russia could sign on, and follow, The Ottawa Treaty. Unfortunately, I think that is less likely now than it was ten years ago. If China really wanted to make a nice statement about peaceful intentions in SEAsia, Africa and elsewhere, they would sign the Ottawa treaty first and publicize it loudly and widely.
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