When: April 5, 2012 – 19:00 until 22:00
Where: Rubies Wine Bar, Phnom Penh

Built in 1930 by Mies van der Rohe, the Tugendhat Villa (Brno/Czech Republic) is one of the most perfect expressions of modernity. It is also marked by the memory of its owners, who had to become exiles in Switzerland in 1938 to flee Nazism. German photographer Dirk Brömmel, by superimposing his vision of the architecture and documents excerpted from the original owners’ family album, offers a complex reading of history, of our perception of time, in square format both rigorous and moving. This exhibition is part of PhotoPhnomPenh Festival, and produced by the “Institut français du Cambodge” in partnership with Jakarta Goethe Institut. Free Admission.

Sun, 27/11
UNTIL TODAY: DAILY LIFE’S CONSEQUENCES OF THE KR REGIME
7PM: Officially Pol Pot’s Khmer Rouge regime collapsed in 1979. Its consequences are lingering in our society until today. How much is our everyday life in Cambodia shaped by the past? The video compilation UNTIL TODAY investigates this within 9 short documentaries, visiting Cambodians across the country. Stories of finding lost ones, fear of divine punishment, or treasure hunts through pagodas. Meet young student filmmakers from the RUPP Department of Media & Communication and join their discoveries! All films in Khmer language with English subtitles, runtime approx. 70mins., new DVD release & sale after the viewing. Admission: 2 USD. Free for students.

It is clear that Phnom Penh could have been more suitably a Pearl of Asia were it not for the bad urban planning and construction policies of the past two decades. Let’s hope more will be done to make the City of Four Faces (4 Rivers) will reach its true urban potential.

This project was born out of a desire to play music and give the world a visual tour of life in Phnom Penh. We want to capture the bustling, vibrant streets of the Penh, accompanied by equally vibrant tunes, punctuated with the mandatory horns, moto revs and slight chaos. “Welcome to Tuk Tuk Sessions, Phnom Penh.”

As a genuine member of the 21st century global community, CAMBODIA IS NOT ONE OF THOSE
COUNTRIES AND WE WANT TO CELEBRATE THAT FACT. This is what this event
is all about.

WHAT ARE WE DOING?
Let’s get together at the celebrated landmark of our city and the symbol of independence of our country: the Independence Monument. This is just a simple get together event organized through social media that has popped up in cities across the world. Let’s meet up with your friends and other social media users, talk stories or simply just take some pictures with the monument in the background. To show our unity and membership in the social media users community, let’s all wear WHITE COLOR (top and bottom if can; if no can, just white top. Just plain white, no print, no sign or anything).

Pass on the words and invite your friends to join the event too. If anybody knows any journalists, let them know too, so they could join us and help us get our voice heard.

Our message is:
“We believe that social media is an important tool in present day and
age, and such tool is accessible in Cambodia.”

Note: Considering the volume of traffic around independence monument on a Friday evening, it might be a challenge to gather at the actual monument. In that case, the park next to it would do too. There’s going to be plenty of people doing their exercise in the park. The thing is we do not want to create chaos or any problems in the park. Please don’t get yourself arrested. Considering the limited parking space around the area, please consider your means of transportation accordingly.

Disclaimer: This event is not a protest or a demonstration. Laws in Cambodia require permit for such event and it would need to be held at a specified location. I DO NOT HAVE SUCH PERMIT. This is not a political event, so please don’t hijack this event for political
purposes.

We’ve been talking about this for a long time,but we’re finally here. Cambodia now has its very own HackerSpace and it’s our hope that it’s a place where magical things will happen.

Building the space is only half the story, without interesting members and fun or innovative project it will never reach it’s full potential. So the next challenge is to get the geek community of Phnom Penh and beyond interested in using the facilities and up to speed on what can be expected from a world class HackerSpace!

It’s got a new blog here: http://www.hackerspacepp.org/.

The latest report said the death toll was at 278, with 240 among them women. The mayor of PP should definitely resign!!
about a minute ago

I saw people are still over each others . Some might still alive. Police is still doing investigation.
18 seconds ago via Ovi by Nokia

180 and counting! No question, the mayor of PP must resign!

Figures from hospitals (as of 2:05 am, Nov 23) showed 278 killed, 240 females: Bayon TV.

Very sadly, almost 90% of those killed in a stampede were women.
about a minute ago

some of the victims said it was caused by 8 or 9 beer girls who shouted to threaten the other people to run to the bridge.

There is still no true reason to be confirmed about the incident at kohl pich.
6 minutes ago via Ovi by Nokia

Quote: Prime Minister Hun Sen, video conference from his house: “180 died until 1h00 am, and maybe more. Government work hard to secure the victims. But we can’t control the accident that we don’t kno exactly the cause. We will try to find the real reason. we need utopsie… All TV, please update the news… I feel so sorry for that… I will tell u more….”
about a minute ago

Cambodian prime minister expressed condolences to those who lost their loved ones in a stampede at Koh Pich island in Phnom Penh. 4 minutes ago

I tried to get to the stampede scene at the Diamond Island but my attempt was in vain due to a police blockade. Thanks for the policemen for their hard work in the rescue operation.
about a minute ago

Goodnight Diamond Island, Goodnight Phnom Penh, Goodnight Cambodia, Goodnight Earth. Today is very very sad in history of Cambodia Water Festival. :’( T_T
47 seconds ago

The news shocks so bad that I cannot go to sleep.
2 minutes ago via Mobile Web

Water festival cambodia: realtime results on Twitter
http://twitter.com/search/water%20festival%20cambodia#search?q=water%20festival%20cambodia

Cambodia’s tragedy on 2010 Water Festival

http://blueladyblog.com/article/cambodias-tragedy-on-2010-water-festival.html

Many killed in Cambodia festival stampede

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-11814894

This message is to remind U.S. citizens in Cambodia to remain vigilant of their security during the upcoming Water Festival and to exercise caution if they decide to join in the festivities. Approximately one to two million Cambodians are expected to travel to Phnom Penh to take part in the festivities, dramatically increasing Phnom Penh’s population from November 20-22.

The following areas will be extremely congested with people: the Riverfront area, Hun Sen Park, Wat Phnom, Independence Monument, and the neighborhood where many expatriate residences are located. (See the map above or click here to download a bigger map.)

You should use the following common sense security tips at all times:
Assume that all criminals are armed. Do not run from or resist a robber. Carry only what you are willing to lose.
Pick-pocketing – please keep alert while shopping or moving about town. Avoid carrying large sums of money on your person and avoid keeping your money all in one place. Be careful of beggars who may be attempting to distract you or directly pick your pocket. Having a travel companion is encouraged.
Do not wear or display expensive jewelry while moving about town.
Crime is a 24-hour concern but darkness and late night travel increases your chances of being a victim of crime.
Drugs, prostitution, and organized crime elements are present in Cambodia and are security concerns at local bars and clubs. U.S. citizens are encouraged to be aware of their surroundings and remove themselves from locations that present security concerns.
Counterfeit U.S. currency can be found in Cambodia. Be sure to scrutinize money prior to accepting it and report any possible counterfeit currency to the Regional Security Office of the U.S. Embassy.
Obey all police checkpoints, road closures, and commands.
If you become aware that a crime has been committed and/or that police are taking enforcement action, leave the area quickly. Criminals and police are quick to resort to deadly force.

Warden messages
http://cambodia.usembassy.gov/warden_message_111910.html

A wild young girl is captured in the jungle. When they realize that she has snakes instead of hair, she is seen as the devil. The cruel chief of a clan wants her to be inhumanly tortured. Fortunately, she could count on one of those jailers to escape.

6:00pm
Profit and Nothing More!
A film by Raoul Peck, 57mins, 2001, Original Version with French Subtitles
Animated by Sum Sithen from Kon Khmer Koun Khmer!

“I come from a country where the numbers do not mean anything. Bill Gates owns 90 billions Euros; in equal with the GNP of Haiti for the next 30 years … There are countries where the poor sell their organs to the highest bidder, where they sell their children, or sometimes their votes, and then where they cashes in their conscience thanks to the stock market. Who said the economy was in the service of man? I come from a country that technically does not exist. It is like 2 / 3 of a planet sold for a few dollars.”
At Port-a-Piment, a small village in Haiti, Raoul Peck launches a reflection on the concept of profit in the era of globalization.
By courtesy of JBA Production

Saturday, November 27
4:00pm
Cambodia, the Prince and the Prophecy
A documentary by James G. Gerrand, 75 min, 1988, English Version
To understand contemporary Cambodia, this film delves to the roots of its culture and its conflicts: it looks back to the impact of colonization by France and the struggle for independence in Indochina after the Second World War, the fears and the response to the thrust of their Vietnamese neighbors. It explores the years of Prince Norodom Sihanouk’s rule, his juggle for peace, his charisma and contradictions and follows the Prince’s overthrow, and traces Cambodia’s destruction during the five years of war before Pol Pot’s Khmer Rouge came to power and launched their revolution.

6:00pm
Oradour, the Cry of Pain
A documentary by Michel Follin and Marc Wilmart, 68min, 1988, French version with English Subtitles
Projection animated by Tith Kanitha from Kon Khmer Koun Khmer!

Oradour, the Cry of Pain is not a historical reconstitution of the massacre perpetrated in Oradour-sur-Glane on 10th June 1944, but rather the story of the survivors and the families of the victims and through the memory of the stones, the story of the life and death of this Limousin village as well as the villagers’ need to live on and remember. This film reminds us of the barbarity of fighting men and the horror of the 642 victims so that, as the rust strips away what is left of Dr. Desourteaux’s car, and time doesn’t wear away our memories until the day we forget completely.
Michel Follin and Marc Wilmart’s film is still recognized today as being the main reference on the massacre in Oradour-sur-Glane, whether it is by the scientific community or the witnesses or protagonists of the terrible event.
By courtesy of INA (National Audiovisual Institute)

Where: Bophana
Audiovisual Resource Center
64 street 200, Okhnia Mén
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Tel : +855(0)23.99.21.74

Online registration: http://yitcambodia.org/register.php

And for sponsorship opportunity and inquiry, please contact:
Mr.Vanh Chormeng
Tel: 012 255 102 / 012 505 703
Email: chhormengcambodia@gmail.com via
http: http://yitcambodia.org/