Today is a government/bank holiday which has an interesting history.
http://everydaysaholiday.org/2008/01/07/victory-over-the-genocidal-regime-day/
In 1979 Khmer and Vietnamese forces claimed victory in seizing back a large chunk of Cambodia from the Khmer Rouge. The following ten years saw a strong Vietnamese presence in Cambodia, and a protracted war against the Khmer Rouge and allied factions.
Some see January 7 as [...]
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Congrats!
Cambodia-based anonyblog ‘Details Are Sketchy‘ has been nominated as ‘Best Asian Blog‘ in 2008’s Weblog Awards.
You’re allowed to vote once in a 24 hour period, so - tell a friend! Let’s see if Cambodia can take the top slot this year!
Tags: cambodia,news,blog
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Posted in Other Goodies, current events, dance, hip hop, intellectual property, more stuff, music, news, opera, stuff, theatre on Jan 2nd, 2009
My, my.
“Cambodian monks force nation’s first rock opera off air”
http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5iMwPNgsuy3ka7Df2eJmDYEc9v3eg
There were no immediate plans to re-broadcast the show…
This should ensure bootleg copies of the naughty opera hit the stands within days.
Like the tempest in a teacup with Reahu, censorship just brings more attention.
Tags:opera,cambodia,khmer,TV,buddhismspan>
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