Archive for 2007

Grand Concert

Posted in music, news on Nov 30th, 2007

Looks like everyone in the known universe is promoting this event. Hmm... Under the patronage of the Ministry of Culture Opening by H.E. Veng Sereyvuth Grand Concert bosbaPANH Chaktomuk Hal Friday 21 December 2007 7:00 pm Songs from King Father Norodom Sihanouk Nat King Cole Sin Sisamouth Georges Brassens Bob Dylan Royal Mohori Khmer Yves Montand Elvis Presley Li Qianyi Anne Marly Khmer Folk Songs Joseph Jessel Bospapanh Khmer Coloratura Soprano Age ...

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Take Back the Tech, Grow that ‘Mo

Posted in news on Nov 29th, 2007

For 2007's Take Back the Tech campaign, Open Institute has translated the logo and press release into Khmer. (Way to go!) More about infotech issues pertaining to violence against women at: http://takebackthetech.net (English) http://women.open.org.kh/km/node/516 (Khmer) Meanwhile, on the other side of the gender divide, MOvember is nearly over. Below is the CaMOdia team, ...

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Let a Hundred Handbags Bloom

Posted in environment, Other Goodies, tourism on Nov 28th, 2007

Visiting Siem Reap gave me a chance to catch up with Diana Saw of Bloom, who's recently relocated from Phnom Penh. There are plenty of craft shops jostling for position in Cambodia, but only one chronicles the ups and downs of its work on a regular basis. These bags are made ...

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Loy Pratip 2007

Posted in animism, buddhism, photography on Nov 27th, 2007

Above: float vendors. Varying in size and design, each one has a candle and some incense. For 2000 riel (50 cents) one could be yours. Loy Pratip celebration follows the boat races of Water Festival. In Siem Reap it takes place right in the center of town, at the river ...

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The Shutter Never Blinks

Posted in information technology, news, photography, tourism, visual art, weblogs on Nov 26th, 2007

An opening at the McDermott gallery in Siem Reap, for the Angkor Photo Festival. This is the first time I've seen it in action, though I've seen the photos from prior years on the web. I'm intrigued at how this festival has networked people from around the world. I ...

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