Flooded around Pub Street and Old Market area (Top Left: Red Piano; Top Right: Capitol Tour; Below Left: Old Market; Below Right: Old Market bus station).
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Sivutha Road Full Of Water
A long Sivutha road in front of Monorom Restaurant (Mr. Yiv Rest) and Trangle School.
Monday, October 5, 2009
Cool refreshment in our southern forests
Phnom Penh city dwellers are taking time out to explore the wilderness of Koh Kong.
The unforgettable landscape impresses before you even reach the town.
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Mangrove Forest Resort is one of the most popular tourism destinations in the province.
It is also relatively easy to access from the provincial capital, Koh Kong.
Travel just 7 kilometres out of town, and a sign on the left-hand side directs you towards the resort, another 30 minutes or so down a picturesque path to a new world of beautiful forest and a never-ending chorus of birdsong.
There is an entry fee, but at 3,000 riels (US$0.75) for Khmer residents and 5,000 riels for foreigners, it is nominal to say the least.
The unforgettable landscape impresses before you even reach the town.
Tall, lush forests sigh under a light drizzle, while fluffy mist cools the air of Botum Sakor national park in Koh Kong province.
The scenery encountered on the approach makes light of the 5- to 6-hour bus journey from Phnom Penh; it is well worth the ride when your destination is Koh Kong.
Mangrove Forest Resort is one of the most popular tourism destinations in the province.
It is also relatively easy to access from the provincial capital, Koh Kong.
Travel just 7 kilometres out of town, and a sign on the left-hand side directs you towards the resort, another 30 minutes or so down a picturesque path to a new world of beautiful forest and a never-ending chorus of birdsong.
There is an entry fee, but at 3,000 riels (US$0.75) for Khmer residents and 5,000 riels for foreigners, it is nominal to say the least.
Seducing youth through style and song
Cambodia's most celebrated karaoke crooner appreciates that style is more than skin-deep
Widely hailed as one of the most famous Cambodian singers of his generation, Preap Sovath's personal styling has also made him a fashion icon for today's Cambodian youth.
The 37-year-old started his career in the early '90s, working for Rasmey Hang Meas, perhaps the country's most progressive production company, and has recorded over 2,000 nontraditional Khmer karaoke-style songs to date.
Yet it is perhaps his fashion sense which has left an indelible mark on Cambodian pop culture.
Preap Sovath smiles with pride when he discusses his influence over youths.
"I am so happy. When I see people follow my fashion ideas, it is a great compliment, and they may not know it, but their support encourages me to work even harder," he claims.
Khmer youths get their teeth into fashion
As Phnom Penh is quickly becoming a material world, some material girls are putting extra style in their smile.
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In the last couple of years, dental clinics in the capital have seen a rise in youths, mostly girls, requesting that a diamond-like white gem, called a skyce, be implanted in their teeth.
“After I installed it, I feel happier. It makes me more popular and attractive,” says the 21-year-old language school student.
“Of course I follow Cambodian film stars and my friends. After I had it done, my relatives and friends came and asked me about it.”
The price of the procedure ranges from US$15 to $50, depending on the dentist, the procedure and the size of the stone. Some choose to have the stone glued on, a practice that is much cheaper but also more temporary, as the stone can easily come loose.
In the last couple of years, dental clinics in the capital have seen a rise in youths, mostly girls, requesting that a diamond-like white gem, called a skyce, be implanted in their teeth. Upgrading your ivories with gold or gems has been popular in Europe and America for many years, and for girls like Him Sokunthea, the benefits are obvious.
“After I installed it, I feel happier. It makes me more popular and attractive,” says the 21-year-old language school student.
“Of course I follow Cambodian film stars and my friends. After I had it done, my relatives and friends came and asked me about it.”
The price of the procedure ranges from US$15 to $50, depending on the dentist, the procedure and the size of the stone. Some choose to have the stone glued on, a practice that is much cheaper but also more temporary, as the stone can easily come loose.
Traditional songs spring from the heart of a family
Worried by the trend towards the wholesale acceptance of modern artforms, one Khmer family has taken steps to keep its music alive with the times
For most of us, nothing can compare with the generosity, care and guidance offered by our mother. And it is these priceless gifts that have provided the inspiration for a concert, “Our Mothers”, which will be performed next month in Phnom Penh by the band La Compagnie Bosbapanh.
The concert will also feature songs by legendary Cambodian singers such as Sin Sisamouth, Pen Ron and Ros Sereysothea.
He is well aware that many young Cambodians are gravitating towards modern, rather than traditional, artforms.
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