Unesco, IFAP meet in Malaysia to deliberate on information for all
Cambodia was among the countries which participated in the two-day conference.
Tag: UNESCO
Siem Reap celebrates International Literacy Day
Education Ministry and Unesco celebrates International Literacy Day in Siem Reap.
Myanmar’s Bagan wins UNESCO heritage listing
Myanmar has hailed the listing of its ancient city of Bagan as a World Heritage Site announced at the 43rd session of the World Heritage Committee of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) held in Baku, Azerbaijan late Saturday.
New hope for dropouts still willing to learn
BEEP students share their journey with the second educational chance.
Tourism Minister reveals plan for recognition of Khmer noodles
Tourism Minister wants Khmer noodles listed on Unesco’s cultural heritage list.
Malaysia fights to save centuries-old creole
Malaysia’s Portuguese Eurasian community has a distinct and vibrant culture. But many older folk fear that their language Kristang, which UNESCO lists as “severely endangered”, is increasingly being discarded by the younger generation.
Ministry calls on journalists to uphold ethics and professionalism
Information Ministry celebrates today World Press Freedom Day with theme of the “media’s role in supporting peace and democracy.”
Three more BEEP centres open in Phnom Penh
Three Basic Education Equivalency Programme centres are launched.
Scholarships
Scholarships: Civil Society Leadership Awards – Angkor Photo Workshops – Adenauer Young Scholars
Ministry asks Unesco to speed up registration work
The Ministry of Tourism has asked Unesco to accelerate the process of listing historic Battambang, Kratie, and Kampot as heritage cities.
Unesco, ministry vow stronger cooperation
Unesco pledged to continue working closely with the Ministry of Tourism.
Did you know
Cambodia has three sites inscribed on the World Heritage list. The Angkor Wat, the largest religious monument in the world and the largest tourist attraction site of Cambodia, was added to the World Heritage list by Unesco in 1992.
BEEP expansion to benefit garment workers
Labour Ministry and Unesco are to expand the Basic Education Equivalent Project.
E-learning programme launched to encourage dropouts to study
Education Ministry and Unesco launch the Basic Education Equivalency Programme.
E-learning programme launched to encourage dropouts
In a bid to increase the number of graduates in the Kingdom, the Education Ministry and Unesco today launched the Basic Education Equivalency Programme at the Institute of Technology of Cambodia in Phnom Penh and three other branches in Siem Reap.
Japanese ‘demon’ festival grapples with blessing and curse of UNESCO
As a child, Tatsuo Sato was terrified when the Namahage demons roared into his northern Japanese house every year, but in adulthood he mourned as the centuries-old tradition faded away.
Keeping Singapore’s foodie culture alive
Leong Yuet Meng cannot walk more than 10 meters without assistance. Yet, the frail 90-year-old still runs a wanton noodle stall in downtown Singapore, selling at least 200 bowls on any given day.
In the Land of Khol
In November 2018, UNESCO inscribed Lakhon Khol Wat Svay Andet, a form of Khmer masked drama dance, into its List of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding.
Culture Ministry seeks Unesco recognition for Khmer heritage
Efforts to include intangible heritage in Unesco’s World Heritage List.
Starting anew: School dropouts get chance to study online
The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport (MoEYS) held the official launching of the first learning center of “Basic Education Equivalency Programme” on February 17 at the Institute of Technology of Cambodia (ITC).
LAUNCHING OF ‘BASIC EDUCATION EQUIVALENCY PROGRAMME’ LEARNING CENTER
Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport, Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training and UNESCO jointly held the official launching of the first learning center of “Basic Education Equivalency Programme” on February 17.
Cambodia, Myanmar direct flight on the table
Cambodia and Myanmar discuss direct flights between Bagan and Siem Reap.
Sri Lanka declares UNESCO site Sigiriya as polythene free
Sigiriya, located in central Sri Lanka has been declared a polythene free zone.
UN urges Africa to pursue rainwater harvesting to fight climate change
A hydrologist urges Africa to pursue rainwater harvesting.
A Cambodian success: Safeguarding cultural heritage
Cambodia and her people, under the wise leadership of Prime Minister Hun Sen, are ready to chair the official launch of the Asian Cultural Council (ACC) tomorrow in Siem Reap, the home of Angkor.
Spotlight on Royal Ballet: New story, new dances, the same art
Royal Ballet of Cambodia will again mesmerise locals and foreigners with its new production “Neang Watthana Devi” on January 18 and 19 at the Chaktomuk Theatre.
World recognises heritage protection
The Kingdom of wonders has increasingly gained international support in protecting and preserving its cultural heritage after UNESCO listed the 12th historic temple in Angkor as a world heritage site in 1992.
Cambodia to officially launch Asian Cultural Council in Siem Reap
Cambodia is set to host the launching of the Asian Cultural Council next month.
Cambodia to officially launch Asian Cultural Council in Siem Reap
Cambodia, with Unesco support, is set to host the launching of the Asian Cultural Council next month, a government official said.
A meeting of chapei masters and artists
On November 30, 2016, the kingdom celebrated Unesco’s recognition of the Chapei Dang Veng as part of the country’s intangible cultural heritage. The accolade paved the way to the protection and resurgence of the ancient guitar-like instrument.
