via The Better Cambodia, 10 May 2023: Dr Ang Choulean, a Cambodian anthropologist and professor of historical anthropology at the Royal University of Fine Arts, will be awarded the ‘Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon’ by the Japanese government for his contributions to promoting academic exchanges and mutual understanding between Japan and Cambodia, particularly in improving Khmer cultural and archaeological studies.
Cambodian anthropologist Dr Ang Choulean is set to receive the esteemed ‘Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon’ from the Embassy of Japan on Friday. The Japanese government announced its highest commendation for Dr Choulean, professor of historical anthropology at the Royal University of Fine Arts, last year. This award acknowledges his significant contributions to promoting academic exchanges and mutual understanding between Japan and the Kingdom of Cambodia.
Dr Choulean was one of the recipients of the 2022 Spring Conferment of Decorations, announced by the Cabinet Office of the Government of Japan on April 29 last year. In a recent telephone interview with Khmer Times, he expressed gratitude to the Japanese government for recognizing his efforts. He stated that although he did not do much for Japan, his work to improve Khmer cultural and archaeological studies was noted by the Japanese government.
