Bong Sak’s Khmer Village Party
Often referred to as “charlie wat phnom” the Cambodian Space Project’s enigmatic drummer Bong Sak is hosting a village party and invite you to see the spectacle of space rock landing in Khmer village.
Prestige Phnom Penh
CNNTraveller’s Jon Gorvett writes “At times it’s frenetically busy, at others, tropically languorous, but one thing remains a constant in Cambodia’s capital, Phnom Penh. As life in the city makes its chuntering motor-rickshaw ride from the brash to the blissfully gentle, when it comes to food here, there are always surprises in store.”
Life Along the Rails: Conor Wall-STT exhibition
As part of the Our City architecture and urban design festival in September, local urban NGO Sahmakum Teang Tnaut together with photographer Conor Wall showcase a disappearing lifestyle from along the Kingdom’s railways. Over the past few years, Conor has travelled along the disused tracks of Cambodia, documenting people’s lives. What emerges is a slow...
Shortcut: Phnom Penh, Battambang
Khmer language may be hard to learn for many expatriates living and working in Cambodia. This also goes to how to pronounce some names of places or destinations. For instance, even English language newspaper like the Phnom Penh Post is trying to play with the name ‘Phnom Penh’. Rather than putting it in its official...
Quick guide to Phnom Penh
Thought of making to a trip to Phnom Penh and looking for quick guide to the bustling capital city of Cambodia? Traveler and blogger Preetam, in a blog post, provides some useful information, including: Airlines and getting there, visas, accommodation in Phnom Penh, Internet and mobile, money, food, and language. Find out more at: Phnom...
7-Eleven
Sundown Sessions DJs Marco and lllest present “7-Eleven,” an early-hours “before” party on the fifth-floor sundeck of The Quay Hotel. On the fifth-story sundeck of The Quay Hotel, canopy-covered Moroccan lounge beds peer across the Tonle Sap River and to The Mekong River beyond. A cool breeze blows in from the water and washes over...
Muslims in Cambodia and Afganistan
Meta House’s this week’s program focuses on Muslims in Afghanistan (Tuesday, 7PM & Friday, 8PM) and Muslims in Cambodia between traditions and modernity. On Wednesday, 7PM, Khmer Mekong Films’ CEO Matthew Robinson will present his newest drama series Airwaves, which aims to discourage the radicalization of young Cambodian Muslims. On Thursday we invite you to...
Phnom Penh Bars and Beyond…
A painting exhibition by David Richards Thursday, September 9th 2010 from 7:00pm. Exhibition runs until September 22nd. Opening on September 9th, 2010 from 7:00pm. Live music with the Cambodian Cowboys from 9:00pm. David Richards has depicted some of the best and most iconic bars in Phnom Penh in this sexy and striking new exhibition. Snowies,...
Innovative Handicrafts exhibition
Cambodian Traditional Handicraft is one of Cambodia’s potential sectors. In many parts of the country, people are very familiar with making handicrafts but without introducing innovative designs. Cambodia-Japan Cooperation Center (CJCC) would like to give them a chance to encounter innovative designs which are applicable to their own products. CJCC, by organizing this exhibition, would...
Skyscraper Exhibition 2010
“The Skyscraper” – A presentation of Architectural & Engineering designs by students from Cambodian Mekong University. Please join us at the exhibition of Architectural and Engineering designs, presented by third-year student’s from the CMU. The presentation theme, entitled “The Skyscraper” will consist of modern and traditional styles structured along the Mekong River. The students have...
Tuol Sleng museum: a Memory of the World
VOA Khmer reported on the first anniversary that marked National Museum of Tuol Sleng, which was listed as a Unesco Memory of the World on July 31, 2009. “Its significant and outstanding value were a part of the Memory of the World, stemming from its testament to man’s inhumanity to man, women and children, and...
Grand youth arts festival in Phnom Penh this week
What: Press Conference about Cambodian Youth Art Festival 2010 When: 17: 15- 18:15, Tuesday, 3 August 2010 Where: Cambodia Japan Cooperation Center (In the Campus of Royal University of Phnom Penh, RUPP) You are cordially invited to attend a Press Conference for the opening ceremony of the Cambodian Youth Arts Festivals 2010 (CYAF 2010) on...
