You may say I’m a dreamer…
I am still waiting for John (79 this year) to help me compose a song – that’s what he said – not in a séance but in my wildest dream. If that sounds a bit deranged, you may say I’m a dreamer. But a promise is a promise.
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Impressionist at his finest — Nou Sary
HIS vivid imagery, abstract expression and contemporary artworks revolving around the past tragedies and the celebration of hope and passion for nature, bestows Nou Sary (photo) with the title of Cambodia’s first “Impressionist artist”.
French Embassy plays host to WFS 2019 delegates
THE Embassy of France in Phnom Penh is proud to be sending a delegation of over 50 talented women from Cambodia to the Women’s Forum in Singapore (WFS) this week, said French Ambassador to Cambodia H.E. Eva Nguyen Binh.
How to have a wholesome holiday
Did you know that the word ‘Phchum’ itself means to congregate or to meet together? It is said that Phchum Ben is the time of the year where families find quality time to spend with each other.
A Brit’s journey to the Kingdom’s silver screen
Matthew arrived in Cambodia in May 2003, and “for some reason, within 24 hours, I had a feeling for this country; something inside my brain told me I need to be in this country.”
Re-inventing travel within Cambodia
Cambodia Impact Explorer’s Jitka Markova, one of the platform’s co-founders, is on a mission to re-invent travelling and bridge the gap between tourists with values to cherish and the hidden offerings tucked inside forests and mountains of Cambodia.
Legacy of scribes at FCC Angkor
How the Foreign Correspondents’ Club transitioned from club to a concept for the hospitality business in Siem Reap
Escape to the nest of the ‘Eagle King’
In Cambodia, life for more than 90 percent of the population revolves around pagodas. The pagodas for worshippers are also cultural and religious hubs, educational centre and shelter for students and the underprivileged.
Spiderman would love the Phnom Penh crawl
PHNOM Penh, a bustling city of bountiful opportunities from high class businesses to simple day-to-day work, has plenty to offer. A city blessed with wondrous touristy sites in close proximity, it is a metropolis for tourists and businesses.
Action thriller: ‘The Prey’ looks like a million bucks
NEW action thriller “The Prey”, marking the return of Jimmy Henderson the director of Cambodian action blockbuster ‘’Jailbreak’, made its premiere on Tuesday night at the Major Cineplex Cambodia at Aeon2.
Autonomous vehicles will rule the roads in Europe
Our mobility behaviour will change radically. As soon as the legal questions have been clarified and the main technological hurdles have been overcome, the percentage of shared and autonomous mobility in terms of overall road traffic will rise significantly.
Terrace House is back and better than ever
TERRACE House is back and this time the show goes back to its roots in Tokyo, hence the title Terrace House: Tokyo 2019-2020.
HypeLab Pop-up at Bong the Gallery
“We are not like any other traditional art galleries. While we respect that, we want to bring about something that Phnom Penh has never seen before.”
THIS WEEK IN PHNOM PENH
ON Friday night, apart from the punk attitudes of The Schkoots at Cloud, you can find jazz with the Hot Club de Phnom Penh at Farm to Table or with the Aymen Ghali Quartet at Alchemy.
Mad rave at CUBIK’s Rooftop party
MIND-BLOWING visuals and lighting, a thumping sound system and the best vibes — three elements that made up the craze of last Saturday night at One Love Rooftop Bar, when CUBIK returns for another edition of ‘the best damn party in town’.
Dressing up the princesses in art
Cambodian women have been a popular subject adorning the canvas of artists, some big names of whom include George Groslier, Alfred Finot and Nhek Dim, thanks to their beauty, clothing and accessories.
Short Film Fest ends with a ‘bang’: Before the Rain
THE Chaktomuk Short Film Festival ended with a flourish on Sunday, with seven winners announced on the final day of the four-day screening (Sept 5- 8) at Chaktomuk conference hall.
CNCC, AIA Cambodia and Tottenham Hotspur Grassroot Football Development Enters Third Phase
International Development Coaches from English Premier League team Tottenham Hotspur Football Club (“Spurs”) are in Cambodia today to launch the third phase of the “Training for Trainers on Grassroot Football Development,”.
The art of Punk
AFTER many years of playing with a stream of different musicians, Bob Passion got the formula right when he formed The Schkoots with Jan Mueller on drums and Ben (aka Bong Menoa) on bass.
Lara’s Angkor a cocktail of flip-flops
IT is the biggest show in town, not to mention cash cow, so when news hit this month that ticket revenues for the Angkor temple complex were down, social media lit up with concern.
Baby budget is born
IT has been almost one month since I found out that my wife is pregnant. Earlier this week, I brought her to the obstetrics clinic for a check-up. Apart from the happy result that showed both my wife and the foetus were healthy, I picked up something very important.
Verse in Prose first anniversary
Dynamoverse’s popular live storytelling platform is celebrating its one-year anniversary with a unique show on Sept 14
Twinkle, twinkle little fashionista
From Taylor Swift to Duchess Meghan Markle – Stefani has ‘copied’ them all. Anith Adilah Othman speaks to the mother of the little Internet sensation, Alya Chaglar, about their quirky fashion adventure.
‘Murder Island’ – one hour away
The genocidal Khmer Rouge regime left ‘security offices’ where they had detained, tortured and executed their ‘prisoners’, all over the country.
Falling Inn Love, more like a fallout
YOU’VE gotta call a spade a spade when you have to. Falling Inn Love, and no that isn’t a typo in the title, is the cheesiest rip-off you will ever find. It basically emulates every formula that went into making Under the Tuscan Sun and ultimately fails at it.
The Ultimate Travel Tips
Travelling is one of the amazing things you can do. From tasting scrumptious cuisines, discovering new experiences, seeing spectacular views, to meeting unforgettable locals, it’s truly an experience to add to your bucket list.
Europe’s vehicle inventory on downward spiral
Forecast: By 2030, Europe’s vehicle inventory of 280 million expected to drop to 200 million, China’s to grow by 50%
Samsung finally releases Galaxy Fold
SAMSUNG has officially released its much-vaunted Galaxy Fold device in select markets bringing an end to a tumultuous year of criticism and delays.
SNK to bring back retro gaming with NEOGEO Arcade Stick Pro
JAPANESE video game company SNK is set to release the NEOGEO Arcade Stick Pro, a fighting stick with 20 classic SNK games pre-installed. But not as yet — pricing and release date remain unannounced.
South Korea asks IOC to ban Japanese ‘Rising Sun’ flag
South Korea has asked the International Olympic Committee to bar Japan from using the “Rising Sun” flag at next year’s Games, Seoul’s sports ministry said on Wednesday, as the Asian neighbours engage in an ever more rancorous feud over history and trade.
