Choch

Summary

Loeurn Nhoeurn is 43 years old, and lives in La-ern Kren village, O’Chum district, O’Chum district in Ratanakiri province. The Dak is a type of  traditional fishtrap unique to Tampuan indigenous people. He learned to make it from his father when he was 10 years old, and used it​ for fishing to support his family. He doesn’t want his descendants to forget this skill.

Biography

My name is Nhoeung Champa, and I’m 17 years old. I am Tampuan, and I live in La-ern Kren village, O’Chhum commune, O’Chhum district in Ratanakiri province.

Impression

I decided to make this short documentary film to show the young generation how Dak are made and used.