New Phnom Penh, on old land
Via WSJ: Cambodia’s Developers Again Aim at Stars. Patrick Barta has a lot more to elaborate what’s going on with some of Cambodia’s most ambitious skyline projects. Long known as one of the last major Asian cities without a skyline, Phnom Penh embarked on a high-rise building boom in the middle of the last decade,...
Exhibition : A dangerous tour…
“A reporter’s dangerous guided tour through Democratic Kampuchea” Schedule: Discussion with institution staffs: February 8, 2012 at 3:30pm Discussion with students: Febuary 9, 2012 at 9am Opening: February 9, 2012 at 6pm Exhibition Date: 9 – 29 February, 2012 Location: Bophana Center, #64, Street 200, Phnom Penh Purpose: Bophana Center with support from US Embassy...
Cambodia’s Kep
It’s quite often that there are more and more travel stories about Cambodia’s Angkor Wat from the international media outlets. But this one, from the Wall Street Journal, is simply great. It’s about Kep, which is touted as “New Horizons” by Tom Vater, a writer based in Bangkok. What would you expect from this travel...
Whole roasted-cows business banned
For expats who usually wander on Phnom Penh street, you’ll never again see the roasted cow in whole. According to a Cambodian media outlet, it’s effectively banned after it’s raised by Cambodian Buddhist monks.
Wanna get a feel for Cambodia with a local?
The Telegraph’s piece says: Whether in a group or on private tour, a local guide is best for getting to know south east Asia’s ancient cities and cultures in Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos and Burma. For detailed story and advices, please read this: Get a feel for Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam with a local. Another great...
Video: the joy of living in a Cambodian village
Cambodia is literally one huge rice paddy and the country side is just beautiful during this season. Even though the people have not been pleased with freedom in the past everyone welcomes you with open arms wherever you go. Children always smile at you, wave and say “Hello”. The film was shot with two canon...
Biggest news of the day from Cambodia
The Wall Street Journal’s news headline today says: Khmer Rouge Jailer’s Prison Term Extended.
nerd night | 2.06
Featuring 20×20 presentations from - Rithea Phichith, on Kon Khmer Koun Khmer’s recent film contest - Vinh Dao: “In-N-Out Burger: An Obsession” - Mara Harris: “Cadavers” - Micah Stanovsky: “Wild Yeast” - Lauren Gaw: “Constellations” Inspired by the world renowned Pecha Kucha presentation format, Nerd Night is an exhibition of local talent and ideas. Each...
nerd night | 01.23
Join us at Score this Monday for 20×20 presentations on the Cambodian Youth, by Sen Tharo; Participatory Architecture, with Inari Virkkala and Noora Aaltonen; “2032: Earth’s Odyssey,” by Hein Oomen; Blues dancing, by Wiley Jennings and co; and architecture, by Giacomo Butte. Nerd Night returns to Phnom Penh’s biggest screen this Monday! Inspired by the...
Nerd Night this Monday! Wikipedia Blackout challenge today
Nerd Night returns to Phnom Penh’s biggest screen this Monday! Inspired by the world renowned Pecha Kucha presentation format, Nerd Night is an exhibition of local talent and ideas. Each presentation is short and sweet: 20 slides, 20 seconds each slide. Topics are not themed. You might know some of the presenters, but chances are...
DxD Januay 2012: Sa Sa Art Projects
Vuth Lyno, Director of Sa Sa Art Projects, will talk about Cambodian artist collective Stiev Selapak (or Art Rebels) and its works in using contemporary arts to discuss today’s Cambodia. The talk will also feature the collective’s initiative Sa Sa Art Projects, and its recent participatory project entitled The Sounding Room. About Sa Sa Art...
