How Cambodia celebrates World Environment this year
Cambodian comedians deliver climate change awareness messages through performing art known as Ayai. The performance was part of a campaign held in Choam Ksan district, Preah Vihear province, to mark World Environment Day on June 5, 2011.
Pentagon Papers on Vietnam, Cambodia fully released
Pentagon Papers The Pentagon Papers, officially titled “Report of the Office of the Secretary of Defense Vietnam Task Force”, was commissioned by Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara in 1967. In June of 1971, small portions of the report were leaked to the press and widely distributed. However, the publications of the report that resulted from...
Top New York Jazz
A concert of the BENNY LACKNER TRIO on Thursday 16 June at 8 PM This free concert was made possible through the kind support of Goethe-Institut. Benny Lackner performed at the famous Monterey and Montreux jazz festivals and is now residing in NYC. Lackner has recently shared bills with acclaimed downtown NYC artists such as...
Gobshite and Disebeats: Video
Gobshite from MGC (Molesta Gritty Committee) re-located to Phnom Penh, capital city of Cambodia a few years back, this tune is dedicated to the people and place itself. Video by George Jefferies www.georgejefferies.com
Olympic Day Phnom Penh Half Marathon 2011
The National Olympic Committee of Cambodia, is organizing of the Olympic Day Phnom Penh Half Marathon 2011 in celebration of 117th year anniversary of Olympic Day, the formation of the International Olympic council in 1894. This event is going to be held in conjunction with the World Environment Day celebrations (WED) on the 18th of...
In The Club by Ouk Sochivy
PHNOM PENH – SA SA BASSAC is pleased to present In The Club by Ouk Sochivy, a new series of figurative paintings inspired by nightclub fashion in Phnom Penh. Born in Phnom Penh in 1984, Ouk is among the 70% of her nation’s population under 30 years of age, raised during the early stages of...
Cambodian-Burmese art exhibition
This week starts with the exhibition opening of “BETWEEN: CAMBODIAN-BURMESE ART EXCHANGE this TUESDAY, 14/06, at 6PM We attach an invitation. (Reception/fingerfood) Myanmar and Cambodia are sharing a similar history of visual culture. One was colonized by the British and the other by the French. Modern history of both nations effected artists and their artistic...
2nd Public Screening of “Boyfriend”
“Boyfriend” is a fiction film about a spoiled relationship between a father, Thanith, and a son, Sophea. In order to keep his son on the right track, Thanith asks for help from his son’s classmate, Sambath. But this new relationship between this elderly man and younger one ends up looking pervert to Sophea, who gets...
A tribute to Cambodian heroine Somaly Mam
Guy Prandstratter of the indie band Stellar Ego wrote a song inspired by the life of Humanitarian Somaly Mam and the Somaly Mam Foundation.
Meet former child workers
What: A unique event where former child labourers, now removed from work and in school will give attendees a unique account of their time as working children. Participants will have the rare opportunity to hear the testimonies of child labourers The event – held by ILO’s International Program for the Elimination of Child Labour –...
Celebrating American Independence Day in Cambodia
Have you bought a ticket? Join us to commemorate American Independence Day on July 3, 2011 at 3:30 – 7:00 PM at the U.S. Embassy. June 20th is the last day to purchase tickets! You must bring a passport or ID when purchasing tickets. Ticket Prices: $5 Kids 5 & under: FREE Tickets Available at:...
Time to Stop: Opening of Teo + Namfah Gallery in Phnom Penh
What: Featuring three artists – French-Cambodian Artist, Denis Min-Kim and two Mongolian artists, Nandia and Batbataar. When: 10 June · 19:00 – 21:00 Where: 21 Street 214, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
