<P> Regional Cambodian cuisine offers some unique dishes influenced by the traditions of local ethnic groups . In Kampot and Kep, known for its Kampot Pepper Crab or Kdam Chha Mrich Kchei (Khmer: ក្តាម ឆា ម្រេច ខ្ជី) in Khmer . This dish is prepared with a local crab fried with the black pepper from area pepper fields . Kula people, an ethnic group of Pailin Province, originated Mee Kola (Khmer: មីកុឡា), a vegetarian rice stick noodle dish . In southeastern Cambodia, the influence of Vietnamese cuisine are strong, evidenced by Bánh tráng which is ubiquitous in southeastern Cambodia but virtually unknown elsewhere . The region between Siem Reap and Kampong Thom, an area with many Chinese Cambodians, displays Khmer versions of many Chinese dishes . </P> <P> The history of visual arts in Cambodia stretches back centuries to ancient crafts; Khmer art reached its peak during the Angkor period . Traditional Cambodian arts and crafts include textiles, non-textile weaving, silversmithing, stone carving, lacquerware, ceramics, wat murals, and kite - making . Beginning in the mid-20th century, a tradition of modern art began in Cambodia, though in the later 20th century both traditional and modern arts declined for several reasons, including the killing of artists by the Khmer Rouge . The country has experienced a recent artistic revival due to increased support from governments, NGOs, and foreign tourists . </P> <P> Especially in the 60s and 70s, the' big two' duet of Sinn Sisamouth and Ros Serey Sothea had been a large hit in the country . However, after their deaths, new music stars have tried to bring back the music . Cambodian music has undergone heavy Westernization . </P> <P> The Cambodian pinpeat ensemble is traditionally heard on feast days in the pagodas . It is also a court ensemble used to accompany classical dance for ritual occasions or theatrical events . The pinpeat is primarily made up of percussion instruments: the roneat ek (lead xylophone), roneat thung (low bamboo xylophone), kong vong touch and kong vong thom (small and large sets of tuned gongs), sampho (two - sided drum), skor thom (two large drums), and sralai (quadruple - reed instrument). </P>

Which of the following had the strongest impact on khmer culture