Culture 7/10

Aug 223 min read

Cameron Sam: "REP CAMBODIA", the brand that adds life to our culture

Dear readers, in the continuity of my series of portraits of Khmers with an atypical journey around the world, we return again to California

Culture: Alain Delon, huge French star and tobacco icon in Cambodia for 25 years

Chroniqueur

Aug 202 min read

Culture: Alain Delon, huge French star and tobacco icon in Cambodia for 25 years

Alain Delon, who has just joined many other film legends in the sky, was not just an iconic actor with a stunning physique. Beyond the 7th..

Unveiling “Light of Hope”, A New Art Exhibition at Rosewood Phnom Penh

Editorial team

Aug 202 min read

Unveiling “Light of Hope”, A New Art Exhibition at Rosewood Phnom Penh

Rosewood Phnom Penh is proud to welcome artist Jimmy Khong to unveil his new exhibition, "Light of Hope," presenting 27 captivating pieces..

Highlighting French art: New exhibition “Staging” by Damien Dufresne at Sofitel Angkor Phokeethra

Editorial team

Aug 192 min read

Highlighting French art: New exhibition “Staging” by Damien Dufresne at Sofitel Angkor Phokeethra

The latest exhibition, entitled "Staging," by renowned French artist Damien Dufresne, has opened Friday night at the Sofitel Angkor...

Chronicle & Photography: The children of Cambodia, laughter, smiles and games

Jean-Michel Gallet

Aug 193 min read

Chronicle & Photography: The children of Cambodia, laughter, smiles and games

After receiving my photos, some of you sometimes ask me why I don't put them all together in a book - which, needless to say, flatters my...

Culture & Diaspora: Meeting with Yantrak, a generous, talented and demanding Cambodian tattoo artist

Chantha R

Aug 193 min read

Culture & Diaspora: Meeting with Yantrak, a generous, talented and demanding Cambodian tattoo artist

Yantrak is a Franco-Cambodian tattoo artist who has been working in Paris since the late 2000s. His favourite artistic field is Khmer Sakyan

Video & Arts and Music: Medha, Cambodian drumbeats

Rémi Abad

Aug 134 min read

Video & Arts and Music: Medha, Cambodian drumbeats

Known and applauded throughout Cambodia, the seven musicians of the Medha collective have made their art a phiphilosophy...

Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum: KOICA, UNESCO and Ministry of Culture launch Phase II of Archive Project

Editorial team

Aug 132 min read

Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum: KOICA, UNESCO and Ministry of Culture launch Phase II of Archive Project

Preserving historical records is one of the most important foundations for educational growth and cultural preservation. Among various...

Chronicle & Archive: My dear parents, I discovered the charity business

Chroniqueur

Aug 123 min read

Chronicle & Archive: My dear parents, I discovered the charity business

« Cinq pour cent des bénéfices du bar seront reversés à une action caritative locale ». « Notre établissement soutient un programme...

Olympic Games: Cambodian Vannda as surprise guest of the closing ceremony of the Games

Editorial team

Aug 122 min read

Olympic Games: Cambodian Vannda as surprise guest of the closing ceremony of the Games

Cambodian artist Vannda created a surprise during the closing ceremony of the Paris Olympic Games last Sunday.

Archive & History: Interview with Pol Pot in 1978

Editorial team

Aug 911 min read

Archive & History: Interview with Pol Pot in 1978

Published on 20 April 1978 in the Maoist weekly L'Humanité Rouge, this rather revolting interview with the leader of Democratic Kampuchea...

Cambodia & China: “Tea for Harmony Yaji Cultural Salon” to celebrate 2024 People-to-people Exchange

Editorial team

Aug 92 min read

Cambodia & China: “Tea for Harmony Yaji Cultural Salon” to celebrate 2024 People-to-people Exchange

Cambodia and China organised on thursday the “Tea for Harmony Yaji Cultural Salon” to celebrate the Cambodia-China People-to-people Exchange

Sports: Cambodia to join Asia Cross Country Rally 2024 in Thailand

Editorial team

Aug 91 min read

Sports: Cambodia to join Asia Cross Country Rally 2024 in Thailand

Cambodia's VKH Rally Racing Team has left the country for the Asia Cross Country Rally 2024, which will be held in Thailand from 11 to 17...

Cambodia & Cinema: Interview with Rithy Panh on his latest film “Meeting with Pol Pot”

Editorial team

Aug 86 min read

Cambodia & Cinema: Interview with Rithy Panh on his latest film “Meeting with Pol Pot”

With Cambodian audiences about to see Rithy Panh's highly awaited latest film in cinemas across the Kingdom, we feature an interview with...

Cambodia & Cinema: All about “Meeting With Pol Pot” by Rithy Panh

Partenaire Presse

Aug 73 min read

Cambodia & Cinema: All about “Meeting With Pol Pot” by Rithy Panh

More details on Rithy Panh's next film, soon to be released in Cambodian cinemas. From international success to author biography, a must...

Sports: Apsara Sakbun break the record set by former Cambodian athlete at the Olympics

Editorial team

Aug 71 min read

Sports: Apsara Sakbun break the record set by former Cambodian athlete at the Olympics

Cambodian swimmer Apsara Sakbun didn't make it through to the next round of the Olympics in Paris. She finished sixth in...

In Pictures & Exhibition: Pen Robit unveils its new "Krola" series

Editorial team

Aug 72 min read

In Pictures & Exhibition: Pen Robit unveils its new "Krola" series

Last Monday, the Cambodian artist unveiled his brand new series of paintings entitled Krola at the Sofitel Phnom Penh Phokeethra gallery.

Cambodia & Arts and Culture : The leper king or Yama, it's up to you to decide what to believe...

Andy Brouwer

Aug 52 min read

Cambodia & Arts and Culture : The leper king or Yama, it's up to you to decide what to believe...

This statue is one of the most recognisable in Cambodian history. However, despite its fame, there is still debate about its identity...

Sports & In Pictures: 9th Angkor Empire Marathon attracts over 3,000 athletes

Editorial team

Aug 51 min read

Sports & In Pictures: 9th Angkor Empire Marathon attracts over 3,000 athletes

3,021 athletes from 51 countries took part in the 9th Angkor Empire Marathon held in front of Angkor Wat in the early hours of 4 August...

Phnom Penh & Arts: Second edition of "Ekarieach" contest

Julia Pasquier-Desvignes

Aug 53 min read

Phnom Penh & Arts: Second edition of "Ekarieach" contest

This second edition of the competition, ‘Ekarieach’, presented to the press last Friday, will once again be the fruit of collaboration...

Cambodia & Portrait: Sara Duong, the happiness of moving to her native country

Editorial team

Aug 15 min read

Cambodia & Portrait: Sara Duong, the happiness of moving to her native country

She loves temples, good food and above all her homeland, Cambodia, which she left at the age of three to live in France. Today Sara is a...

Across Continents: The importance of personal responsibility in atrocity crimes prevention

Youk Chhang

Jul 313 min read

Across Continents: The importance of personal responsibility in atrocity crimes prevention

As Principal Deputy Director of the Documentation Center of Cambodia (DC-Cam), I am honored to describe my observations of the first day of

Archives & Religion : From social to sacred, the Khmer pagoda

Chroniqueur

Jul 314 min read

Archives & Religion : From social to sacred, the Khmer pagoda

How can we understand the reality of Cambodia abroad? The answer is obvious to anyone with even the slightest familiarity with Khmer...

Sofitel Phnom Penh Phokeethra &Exhibition: Pen Robit redefines cambodian art with new series 'Krola'

Editorial team

Jul 312 min read

Sofitel Phnom Penh Phokeethra &Exhibition: Pen Robit redefines cambodian art with new series 'Krola'

The Sofitel Phnom Penh Phokeethra and Recreation Cambodia are pleased to announce the opening of the latest art series by renowned Cambodian

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