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I’ve always enjoyed the fact that Cambodia has a noticeable absence of chain stores, it makes things feel more unique and special. And I’ve always gotten some amusement from the knockoff imitations that crop up.
Friday this caught my eye on Sihanouk Boulevard.
Of course, Starbucks coffee has been available in local ...
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A little Che goes a long way. Can you spot the icon?
Photo Wednesday: Phnom Penh.
Tags: cambodia,Che Guevera,sticker,motorcycle
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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 ...
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Gifted artist Svay Ken passed away today at the age of the age of 76.
[Above: self-portrait from The Advisor #4]
His most recent exhibition - 'Sharing Knowledge' - was at Bophana Centre in October.
A avid attendee of visual art showings, he refused to let his failing health keep him from coming, ...
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Exposition - Svay Ken: Sharing Knowledge
Svay Ken's new show at Bophana Centre (Phnom Penh) opens today. If you don't have the time, MAKE the time.
6:00 pm, #64 Street 200.
Here's an interview done not too long ago: http://jinja.apsara.org/index.php/2008/09/svay-ken-artist-interview-outtakes
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"Svay Ken: Sharing Knowledge"
(in Khmer, English and French).
A ...
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