Heading to the north about 15 km from Battambang town, it is atmospheric site, Wat Ek Phnom. It is an elaborate side of modern pagoda sitting in front of the older temple which was partly destroyed during the Khmer Rouge fighting. The main towers still stand strong in this atmospheric site and there are some fine decorated lintels to be seen. You can also see a huge white statue of a sitting Buddha guarded by peacock trees. Ancient House After … [Read more...]
What We Want To Hear The Most From Khmer Rouge Defendants
I don't write often about Khmer Rouge but these two articles contained the things I need to express to the world: MY UNDERSTANDING ABOUT POL POT AND KHMER ROUGE KHMER ROUGE TRIBUNAL – WHERE SHOULD WE STOP? [OPINION] Today, I think it is important and necessary to write this post. What does Cambodian people want to hear the most of the Khmer Rouge defendants? Not any of these: Noun Chea said on 22 November 2011: The Vietnam factor … [Read more...]
Cambodia, The Heaven of Alcoholic Drinks [Opinion]
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Do you know how many brands of beer, wine, and liquor are being traded in Cambodia? Frankly I do not the exact number but I can tell that there are many! The name can be found in letter A to Z. Maybe not every letter but many within the range from A to Z. Noticeably, nightclubs, beer gardens, and places for drinking are also boosting but there is no accurate figure yet. The increasing in the numbers of such clubs and entertainment places is … [Read more...]
Cambodia Silk - Good Quality Hand Made
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Silk is the most beautiful and prestigious fabric for Cambodian people. Silk shows its value of the hardest work of the producer and the finest art of deeply-rooted cultural and social traditions of Cambodian people. The short video below will show you the activity of the weavers at Koh Dach, Khmer Silk Villages Association of Jacquard loom weavers, about 15 km from the capital of Phnom Penh: Silk products such as scarves, tailored tops, … [Read more...]
Thanks to “Lok Ta Dambang KraGnoung”, Battambang, Cambodia
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A night after work before dinner, the sky seemed to be a bit dark outside and the wind started to blow gently. I was in a hotel’s room where my work team stayed. I asked 2 women out for a walk heading to the big statue which represents Battambang province called “Lok Ta Dambang KraNgoug”; “Dambang” means stick and “KraNgoung” refers to a kind of black wood which is very precious and strong. The story started with a group of 3 women … [Read more...]
Mountain Bikers to Challenge Kirirom National Park
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The annual Kirirom Mountain Bike Challenge returns for the seventh edition, set for December 11th, on Sunday 2011. Organised by Engineering Company Comin Khmere, the event promotes sport and tourism in Cambodia. Participants have the chance to win more than $3000 of cash and prizes. The success of this race is made possible thanks to the support of our partners ATS, Smart Mobile, Total, ANZ, Cambodia Airports and other local businesses. A hundred … [Read more...]
Cambodia Photos 13 November 2011
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These photos are taken from real tourists while they visited Cambodia. It is stored via the famous iPhone Application Instagram. I will collect maybe weekly, on Sunday. Here are the most interesting photos from Cambodia this week: 1. Angkor Wat sunset http://instagr.am/p/TYSte/ 2. Independence day 2011 http://instagr.am/p/TcFdE/ 3. Monks in Battambang http://instagr.am/p/ThanZ/ 5. Family Sunset at … [Read more...]
Cambodia: Things to read and watch this week
Photo: Life on Water in Cambodia by Bertrand Devimeux I wish I could write a summary of what the world are talking about Cambodia once per week. I hope I could continue to do so. I still welcome more writers, everybody send me a lot of CVs. No one sent me the article. I asked myself is there any survive writers in Cambodia? Maybe there is or maybe there's no one. I will still keep waiting and waiting. The most interesting things to … [Read more...]
TEDx Phnom Penh 2011 Videos
I have been waiting for these videos to be available online. Today they are coming like I wish. These are the videos from TEDx Phnom Penh 2011. I have watched them all. These people will talk about Cambodia with their own passion. They will inspire you to something for sure. His excellency PAN Sorasak talked about his story why he came back to Cambodia. It is because Cambodia is his home. Soluy Loeut surprised me when she asked "How people in … [Read more...]
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