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Photos in MEDIAR course

2011-11-17T00:31:00.000-08:00

Sovanna shopping mall breaks the ice with new skating rink

2011-11-14T08:21:00.000-08:00

Photo by Srey Neang Chhim
Written by Ou Mom

When I arrived at the Ice City Skating Rink at Sovanna Shopping Centre, a gang of teenagers were gathered around the edges, watching young women slide around with varying degrees of grace.

Two girls holding hands tottered slowly around the field, while others blazed by at high speeds.

Ice City opened last month, promising Sovanna shoppers the only authentic ice skating experience in the Penh. However, it’s authentic only when it comes to the sensation of ice skating – the white floor is actually made of plastic, not frozen water.

Ice City is open from 9am to 9pm every day, and costs $5 per hour for adult and $4 per hour for children.

Ice skating in Cambodia is not as cool as skating in Europe during winter – both figuratively and literally. But after an hour of trying it out, I was hooked, and determined to improve my skills.

The first time I buckled up the skates I was nervous, but Cheng Sambath, the 25-year-old manager, was ready with a helping hand.

“Skating on ice and skating in this plastic rink is about 90 per cent the same,” he said.

“I cannot say it is easier than rollerskating, because it is a bit stickier, but it is easy enough to start learning.”

Cheng Sambath should know; despite being a skilled rollerskater, his ice skating experience dates back only to the launch of Ice City.

“By the time the place officially opened I had only skated on ice around 20 times.

“The most talented skaters take only about fifteen minutes to learn, even if they have never tried it before,” he said.

Sure enough, it was not as hard as I expected. The ice skating boots felt more comfortable than the rollerskates I used to wear, though I didn’t want to let go of the railing until being sufficiently tutored by Cheng Sambath.

“It is just the same as real ice skating,” he instructed. “Put your legs in a V shape and take it step by step, pushing along with your thighs and keeping balanced.”

After a spell of standing firmly and balancing my body, I decided that it wasn’t that hard, and slid around the rink until I became quite sweaty.

I studied the way my newfound coach skated, and tried some faster moves, only to immediately fall down.

“When you are about to fall down, you should release your body naturally, rather than going tense,” was his only remark. “It will be a lighter fall that way.”

Sovan Mery, a 19-year-old worker at the rink, said that there are between 20 and 30 skaters there every day, with up to 50 coming on weekends and holidays.

“Most skaters are young people, but sometimes we also get old people who are experienced skaters and want to give our rink a try,” he said.

If enough people do give the rink a try, Cheng Sambath said his company plans to build another ice skating rink – and this time, with genuine ice.

My Pictures on Socialite this week

2011-11-14T08:14:00.000-08:00

SR Panorama with MEDIAR course

2011-10-23T07:19:00.001-07:00

How Journalism Roles and Ethics be applied to the Cambodian Society

2011-10-21T09:13:00.000-07:00

(Feature)
By Ou Mom

Sitting in a large bright room with six other people around the round table, a 38 year-old journalist was listening but shaking his head disagreeing with what his American lecturer had just said: “If you get the money from your sources to put in your pocket, you will not being an independent journalist.”

Chray Chamnan who works for Raksmey Kampuchea local newspaper and is attending a journalism course named Media Education Development in Asia Regions (MEDIAR) has asked his fellow trainees whether Cambodian journalists work without getting the bribe from the sources.

“The journalism ethics that I’ve just learnt are very good and not different from what I have learnt in the past ten years but the journalists can not practice it in reality,” Chray Chamnan said.

Chamnan said that he became a full time staff for a local entertainment magazine after six months training course funded by the Asia Foundation in 1999.

“The salary was not the first thing for me. When I first started my work, sometimes I could earn only 20USD per month,” he said “But I still continued my work because I was in love so much in writing since I was in secondary school.”

When my articles have been published, I was happy that they have informed and educated people, Chamnan added.

Based on his over ten years experience in reporting, Chamman feels that local journalists can earn less so most of the time, other involved institutions of the event or information would pay for their reporting which was called ‘Per diems’, ‘Grateful pay’, ‘Petroleum pay’ or whatever.

The journalism situation in Myanmar is a bit different. Shwe Sin Khaing, the reporter from Myanmar Times said that throughout her four years experience in journalism, most Myanmar journalists understand about their roles but she is not sure about the performance of general journalists with the bribe.

“We’ve only fewer than 100 institutions are pro-government but there are until 400 media institutions in Myanmar,” Shwe Sin said.

“Because my place is an independent newspaper, I’ve just known we’ve followed the roles of journalists and never taken the bribe,” she continued.

Not different from Myanmar Times reporter, Kay Kimsong, the editor-in-chief of the Phnom Penh Post in Khmer language said that the journalism roles and ethics have to be restricted for an independent newspaper.

“Actually, we’ve the clear rule for any reporter who has taken the bribe and totally changed the story context from bad to good and so on but we just do these confidentially ,” he said.

“Firstly we warn them directly. Secondly, we send an officially warning letter. And thirdly if they still don’t change their behavior, they will be dismissed from their jobs, Kimsong added.

According to Kimsong’s estimation, the roles and ethics of Cambodian journalists has increased to 70% because of much increase of training courses for them.

“To develop our journalism situation, I think we have done the right way to found the short journalism courses to improve and let them know their roles and ethics. If they’ve understood anything about their roles and ethics, we cannot blame or punish them,” he said.

Adding to Kimsong’s perspective, Stuart Alan Beckor, the special reports editor at The Phnom Penh Post, talked to seven trainees of MEDIAR journalism course from Laos, Myanmar, and Cambodia about how to get more respect and be independent that are the only way to have more proper benefit.

“Besides inform the public about the facts, you can try to have good relationship with the rich and influence people so your companies will benefit from you and pay you more." "Simple word is called ‘Catching a Big Fish’ so either your company or your public will be interested in your ability,” Stuart suggested.

Anyway the special reports editor also mentioned not to change the context of the information though journalists need to promote their ‘big fish’. “We need the find a proper way to write the story interesting and benefiting to the public,” Stuart said.

With Stuart’s suggestion, Cambodian journalist Chray Chamnan said that he is not sure whether the ‘Big Fish’ formula can be applied as the Cambodian high ranking officers and the rich business people are not so friendly and does not much respect the journalists.

“We need to take time to promote our professional practices so our good reputation and proper benefit will come later,” Chamnan nod approval and said.

River Side changed of Pace

2011-10-21T08:26:00.000-07:00

2 minutes Promotional Video Draft Narration

‘River side’, in Cambodia’s Capital, Phnom Penh is a hot-spot that should not be missed.

The natural beauty of river side, its diversity, and quality hospitality distinguish it as a modern hub for tourists and local alike.

River side is nestled next to the Royal Palace; the garden’s are green and idyllic and are home to many beautiful doves.

If you’re feeling energetic, you can exercise alongside local Khmer people on the outdoor gym equipment, or run along the water’s edge.

Local Buddhist followers frequently pray at near by statues, which is a peaceful thing to see among the bustling traffic at River side.

Riverside is also home to the famous boat races at the Water Festival. In fact, you can hop on board a party boat and experience the musical delights of this unique venue.

It is a sure thing that the dynamic ‘River side’ will lane you wanting more.

By Ou Mom, edited by Nikki

Links of my articles of PPPost in the past months

2011-10-21T00:25:00.000-07:00

Culinary competition kicks off
Written by: Michael Sloan and Roth Meas
Date: 2011-10-20 05:00:20
(Lifestyle/Lifestyle)
... industry push for perfect service in the future,” he said. ADDITIONAL REPORTING BY OU MOM ...

The hotel de la saved
Written by: Michael Sloan
Date: 2011-07-29 08:00:20
(Siem Reap Insider/Siem Reap Insider)
... Collins alerted the hotel’s sales and marketing director Christian de Boer to the article by journalist Ou Mom, chronicling the ups and downs of Chan Oudomsak’s tumultuous life. De Boer told 7Days that ...

Hands-on contest a hit in Cambodia
Written by: Ou Mom
Date: 2011-09-01 08:00:20
(Lifestyle/Lifestyle)
Ten winning contestants received LCD television sets and an all-expenses-paid trip to the Subaru Palm Challenge in Sinagpore in October. Photo by: Ou Mom More than 80 contestants took part ...

Traditional art meets the modern
Written by: Ou Mom
Date: 2011-08-17 08:01:00
(Lifestyle/Lifestyle)
Photo by: Ou Mom The bold use of colour and attention to detail has attracted many foreigners to modernised Khmer masks. Once upon a time, traditional Khmer masks could only be viewed during ...

Activist’s long road to find peace
Written by: Ou Mom
Date: 2011-08-08 08:00:50
(Lifestyle/Lifestyle)
Koul Panha, the winner of a Ramon Magsaysay 2011 award for his courageous work in fighting for democracy in Cambodia. Photo by: OU MOM Cambodian Koul Panha has been awarded one of six prestigious ...

Jeweller shines after tragic history
Written by: Ou Mom
Date: 2011-07-25 08:00:40
(Lifestyle/Lifestyle)
HARD work and creative design have helped heal the scars of the past for Siem Reap jewellery designer Ly Pisith. His sculptural necklaces, bracelets, earrings and pendants, wrought in fine sterling ...

A sorcerer’s life from riches to rags
Written by: Ou Mom
Date: 2011-07-19 08:00:30
(Lifestyle/Lifestyle)
Former sorceress Domsak is ailing at the age of 83 at her home in Tbeang Kert village, Siem Reap province, and is nursed by her daughter Kherng Bronorm. Photo by: OU MOM ONCE the old woman ...

Women artists to the foreground
Written by: Ou Mom
Date: 2011-06-20 08:01:00
(Lifestyle/Lifestyle)
THE winner of Cambodia’s first art prize for women has opened a solo exhibition of acrylic and watercolour landscapes that celebrate the theme of water. Doung Saree, winner of the You Khin Memorial ...

Seven big movies shoot in Cambodia
Written by: Ou Mom
Date: 2011-05-31 08:00:20
(Lifestyle/Lifestyle)
Photo by: Ou Mom Courses run by the Cambodian Film Commission have helped production crews hone their skills and improve their techniques. Better technical training for film crews has led ...

Peace Corps celebrate anniversary in Cambodia
Written by: Ou Mom
Date: 2011-05-25 08:00:40
(Lifestyle/Lifestyle)
Photo by: Ou Mom US Ambassador Carol Rodley thanks Peace Corps volunteers. Fifty years of volunteer work abroad by members of the United States Peace Corps was celebrated in Cambodia last ...

Artist draws on experience of Cambodian women
Written by: Ou Mom
Date: 2011-05-24 08:00:40
(Lifestyle/Lifestyle)
Linda Saphan at the opening of her exhibition at Bophana Centre. Photo by: OU MOM NEW York-based Cambodian artist Linda Saphan focuses on women in her exhibition of 21 drawings at Phnom Penh’s ...

Critics urge soprano to improve her pronunciation
Written by: Ou Mom
Date: 2011-03-03 08:00:30
(Lifestyle/Lifestyle)
Young soprano Bosba Panh in concert at Angkor. Photo by: OU MOM Fans crowd the stage for photos with the stars after the concert. Photo by: OU MOM AFTER last weekend’s two-day concert ...

Three students claim prizes at Hong Kong maths contest
Written by: Ou Mom
Date: 2011-01-24 08:01:00
(Lifestyle/Lifestyle)
From left, Leang Eng Se, Ngo Peng Hok and Sokhonn Reny after their win. Photo by: OU MOM THREE young Cambodian students have won the country’s first international prizes in an Asia-Pacific ...

Activist spreads green message through Cambodia
Written by: Ou Mom
Date: 2010-11-04 08:00:10
(Lifestyle/Lifestyle)
Activist Yuji Miyata on a tree-planting project in Cambodia. Photo by: Ou Mom A JAPANESE man is aiming to alter perceptions of the environment among Cambodians by walking through the country ...

Musical vision for talented kids
Written by: Ou Mom
Date: 2010-11-03 08:01:00
(Lifestyle/Lifestyle)
Photo by: Ou Mom So Sronos has set up a music school for children in Phnom Penh. A NEW private music school opened by So Sronos, who gained a master’s degree in music in Japan, aims to ...

From scrapheap to new houses
Written by: Ou Mom
Date: 2010-10-14 08:00:40
(Lifestyle/Lifestyle)
Photo by: Ou Mom Traditional chay yam performances of music and dance marked the opening of the first three homes to be completed by Habitat for Humanity. Above right, families who received ...

Health: KL hospital offers medical training
Written by: Ou Mom
Date: 2010-09-29 08:00:20
(Lifestyle/Lifestyle)
Photo by: Ou Mom Cambodian doctors, nurses and medical staff will be trained at Sime Darby Hospital in Kuala Lumpur after it opened an office in Phnom Penh this week, said Sime Darby Healthcare ...

Giant cake cooks up festival fever
Written by: Ou Mom
Date: 2010-09-27 08:00:50
(Lifestyle/Lifestyle)
Crème de la crème ... a barista decorates a cappuccino at a Camfood festival press conference and a Bloom Cakes’ artist places petals on a giant confection. OU MOM/SUPPLIED PHOTO COMPETITIONS ...

Market's man for portraits
Written by: Ou Mom
Date: 2010-09-20 08:00:20
(Lifestyle/Lifestyle)
... is a motodop driver and his mother runs a stall. He has two sisters. Artist Chea Vothea draws his inspiration from traditional Khmer mythology to produce detailed pencil works. Photo by: Ou Mom ...

Radio station hosts tree planting

2010-09-10T03:29:00.000-07:00

Written by: Ou Mom
( Lifestyle )
A TREE-planting ceremony organised by Phnom Penh’s ABC Cambodia talk radio station will take place in Svay Por village, Kampong Cham province, on Sunday. The ceremony is part of the station’s “gr...
Thu, 19 Aug 2010 08:00:30 +0700
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Pencil sketches reveal artist’s perspective on KR tribunal

2010-09-10T03:25:00.000-07:00

Written by: Ou Mom
( Lifestyle )
Photo by: Ou Mom Artist Kou Dalin smiles beside one of her drawings on display at Bophana Centre in Phnom Penh. More than 20 pencil sketches on display at the Bophana Centre in Phnom Penh exp...
Mon, 05 Jul 2010 08:00:40 +0700
Word count: 571

Cambodian women recognised for creativity

2010-06-29T23:16:00.000-07:00

Written by: Ou Mom
( Lifestyle )

by Ou Mom Phnom Penh JAVA Café and Gallery is hosting an...
Tue, 29 Jun 2010 08:00:40 +0700
Word count: 536

Traditional Khmer Beauty Techniques

2010-06-29T01:32:00.000-07:00

By Ou Mom

Although modern cosmetics and giant beauty brands, the likes of which you find around the world, have infiltrated the beauty industry Cambodia, some Cambodian families still opt for their daughters to indulge in ancient Khmer beauty techniques. These herbal potions and methods are believed to enhance a woman’s beauty while improving the texture of skin.

In Cambodia, the motto is - the lighter the skin, the better. Traditionally Cambodian women have protected the vitality and the colour of their skin with three renowned techniques - herbal steam, Ponlei (a kind of ginger) powder, and the classic routine of staying out of the sunlight (Read full stories on 7Days this Friday..!)

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Star change yourself!

2010-06-25T22:51:00.000-07:00

Written by: Ou Mom, Ngo Menghourng and Sothea Ines
( LIFT )

Volunteer Development Childre's Association YESSO Youth For Peace As Cambodian youth look to improve themselves and their country, they often search for an organisation that fits their s...

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 08:00:40 +0700
Word count: 1017

Love and sex among Cambodian youths on Valentine’s Day

2010-06-21T20:53:00.000-07:00

By Ou Mom

WITH roots in both Christian and Roman traditions, Valentine’s Day has long been a popular holiday among western couples keen on proving their romantic credentials to one another. In recent years the February festival has increasingly infiltrated cultures around the world, including

Cambodia..

Khmer alt-rock band releases first album

2010-06-17T02:17:00.000-07:00

Written by: Ou Mom

( Lifestyle )

Photo by: Ou Mom Cartoon eMo perform at their album release party in Phnom Penh last weekend. Phnom PenhWITH their thudding alternative rock music, jerky dance moves and fancy hairstyles, it ...

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 08:00:20 +0700

Word count: 395

Japanese photos capture life in Cambodia

2010-06-14T03:30:00.000-07:00

Written by Ou Mom

THE work of eight young Japanese photographers, depicting everyday life in Cambodia, is on display at the Cambodia-Japan Cooperation Centre in Phnom Penh until June 17...

Cyclo drivers seek to save their occupation

2010-06-14T00:30:00.000-07:00

Written by: Khuon Leakhana and Ou Mom

( Lifestyle )

Phnom Penh Photo by: Heng Chivoan Cyclos are becoming a less common sight on the streets of Phnom Pehn as locals and tourists alike opt for faster modes of transport. WITH motorised transpor...

Tue, 08 Jun 2010 08:00:10 +0700

Word count: 595

Cambodian Country Club goes medievalCambodian Country Club goes medieval

2010-06-07T02:54:00.000-07:00

Written by: Ou Mom
( Lifestyle )
Photo courtesy of Cambodian Country Club A rider rehearses for this weekend’s horse show at the Cambodian Country Club. HORSES will be running their courses this weekend when the Cambodian ...

Thu, 03 Jun 2010 08:00:20 +0700
Word count: 402

Winners of labour law contest announced

2010-06-01T23:23:00.000-07:00

Written by: Ou Mom
( Lifestyle )
WINNERS were announced over the weekend in a competition aimed at testing awareness of Cambodia’s labour laws among garment workers. The contest, sponsored by the International Labour Organisation, w...
Thu, 27 May 2010 08:00:30 +0700
Word count: 382

Villagers meet for parley in land row

2010-06-01T23:21:00.000-07:00

Written by: Ou Mom and May Titthara
( National news )
Siem Reap ProvinceOFFICIALS in Siem Reap province on Thursday engaged for the first time with villagers embroiled in a land dispute that over the past 16 months has resulted in a shooting, two court ca...
Fri, 30 Apr 2010 08:03:20 +0700
Word count: 844

Villagers seek man’s release in timber case

2010-06-01T23:19:00.000-07:00

Written by: Ou Mom and Thet Sambath
( National news )
SIEM REAP PROVINCE ABOUT 40 protesters gathered in front of Siem Reap provincial court on Thursday to demand the release of a man who was arrested in January for allegedly cutting down trees in a prote...
Fri, 30 Apr 2010 08:02:20 +0700
Word count: 405

Appeal for peace reportage

2010-06-01T23:18:00.000-07:00

Written by: Ou Mom

( Multimedia )

Photo by: Ou Mom Monks participate in a march Sunday as part of a two-day “peace conference” that began Saturday and was attended by more than 60 Thai and Cambodian activists. In a joint...

Tue, 27 Apr 2010 08:01:40 +0700

Word count: 142

Bassac Children aim to preserve traditional arts

2010-06-01T23:16:00.000-07:00

Written by: Ou Mom

( Lifestyle )

Photo by: Uy Nousereimony The Children of Bassac perform at the National Museum in Phnom Penh on March 25. AT the beginning of March the Children of Bassac traditional Khmer dance troupe clos...

Thu, 01 Apr 2010 08:00:30 +0700

Word count: 600

Women loving women

2010-06-01T22:02:00.000-07:00

Written by: Ou Mom

( LIFT )

If people in Phnom Penh weren’t aware of what it meant to be a lesbian, last year’s hit movie Who am I almost certainly enlightened them. The movie, directed by Phoan Phuong Bopha, which explored w...

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:00:40 +0700

Word count: 742

Filmmaker overcomes childhood fear to document eerie Khmer funerary chanting

2010-06-01T21:57:00.000-07:00

Written by: Ou Mom
( Lifestyle )
# Film student Neang Kavich hopes to reveal the beauty of traditional smot music, despite its association with death Photo by: Sovan Philong Buddhist monks lead chants at a funeral service. ...
Wed, 24 Feb 2010 08:00:50 +0700
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Painter sees blue skies as an omen of a clouded future for humanity

2010-02-08T22:45:00.000-08:00

Written by: Ou Mom
( Lifestyle )

# Srey Bandol hopes that his cloud drawings awaken people to the dangers of climate change Photo by: Ou Mom Artist Srey Bandol. According to traditional Khmer belief, catching sight of a huma...
Mon, 08 Feb 2010 08:00:40 +0700
Word count: 624

An artist transforms dreams into reality

2010-01-20T00:17:00.001-08:00

Written by: Ou Mom
( Lifestyle )

Photo by: Sam Rith Painter Norn Saran works on a Buddhist mural at a pagoda in the village of Tuol Ksach. The giants' faces are difficult to paint because we haven't actually seen giants." ...

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 08:00:30 +0700
Word count: 559

New film to raise HIV/AIDS awareness

2010-01-14T00:15:00.001-08:00

Written by: Ou Mom
( Lifestyle )

The Actor and Actresses of High School's Love Story

AS the Cambodian film industry struggles with piracy and film closures, many local filmmakers have trouble finding their place in...
Wed, 13 Jan 2010 08:00:20 +0700
Word count: 489

Family-run businesses threatened by closure

2010-01-02T22:51:00.000-08:00

Full story...
Written by: Khuon Leakhana and Ou Mom
( National news )
AROUND 190 families living in Daun Penh district have expressed concerns over the city’s plans to force the closure of small-scale businesses in the area.According to an announcement issued by distri...Fri, 01 Jan 2010 08:03:00 +0700
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Hitting all the right notes

2010-01-02T22:11:00.000-08:00

Written by: Ou Mom
( Lifestyle )
In response to the hip-grinding, booty-shaking tunes of the West, one Cambodian teacher of music and poetry endeavours to keep tradition alive. Photo by: Ou Mom Retired arts lecturer Yan Borin ...

Thu, 31 Dec 2009 08:00:40 +0700
Word count: 696

Geared up for eco challenge

2010-01-02T22:05:00.000-08:00

Written by: Ou Mom
( Lifestyle )
Participants in the annual mountain bike challenge at Kirirom say the event raises awareness of the need for environmental protection in the Kingdom. Photo by: Chan Soratha A mountain-biker tak...

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 08:00:30 +0700
Word count: 491

Swine flu vaccine not yet arrived

2009-12-30T01:24:00.000-08:00

Written by: Khoun Leakana and Ou Mom
( National news )
Up to 300,000 doses of the vaccine against the (A)H1N1 virus, commonly known as swine flu, offered to Cambodia by the World Health Organisation in November have yet to arrive in the Kingdom because the...
Tue, 29 Dec 2009 08:00:00 +0700
Word count: 126

Japan’s mistress of illusion

2009-12-28T18:44:00.000-08:00

Written by: Ou Mom In Khmer...
( Lifestyle )
The first woman to be awarded Magician of the Year, singer, movie director, painter and illusionist Princess Tenko has even more tricks up her sleeve. Photo by: Sovan Philong Class act: Famed J...
Tue, 29 Dec 2009 08:00:40 +0700
Word count: 740

Cambodia looks to host 'Hair Olympics'

2009-12-24T00:21:00.000-08:00

Written by Ou Mom In Khmer...

Hairdressers in the Kingdom are stylin’ up in an effort to become the host country for an international hair and make up competition...

US embassy issues democracy challenge

2009-12-24T00:18:00.000-08:00

Written by: Ou Mom
( Lifestyle )
The US embassy in Cambodia has launched its inaugural Democracy Video Challenge, asking for videos no more than five minutes long that complete the phrase “Democracy is…”. Videos can be any style...
Wed, 23 Dec 2009 08:00:00 +0700
Word count: 132

Artists more than able in their minds and spirit

2009-12-16T00:11:00.000-08:00

Written by: Mom Ou and Joel Quenby
( Lifestyle )
Cambodia recently showcased the creative talents of disabled individuals from around the region in a thought-provoking arts event at Chenla Theatre Photo by: KIM HAK / MELON ROUGE Kong Nai, t...

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 08:00:30 +0700
Word count: 616

Banging the drum for regional art festival

2009-11-25T01:10:00.000-08:00

Written by: Ou Mom In Khmer...
( Lifestyle )
Photo by: Ou Mom Circus performers at the festival opening last Sunday THE loud drums outside Chinese House on Sunday evening were part of a hullabaloo created by artists from Phare Ponleu Se...

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 08:00:30 +0700
Word count: 378

Former Residents from Steung Mean Chey Dump Site get T

2009-11-24T00:45:00.000-08:00

Written by Ou Mom

Only five days over 300 volunteers has built 21 houses successfully for residents who moved from Steung Mean Chey dump site to Oudong site in New Life Community in Sras Kor village, Preh Bat commune, Panhea Lee district, Kandal province.

Under the presidency of H.E Sok Ann, the deputy prime minister and minister of council ministry and his wife, Ane Sok Ann, Jimmy Carter, U.S former president and Rosalynn Carter has delegated building site on Saturday morning...

Festival encourages a scientific climate

2009-11-23T22:58:00.000-08:00

Written by: Ou Mom

( Lifestyle )

Climate change is projected at a new science film festival Photo by: SOVAN PHILONG Sudents study a Khmer Science Film Festival programme before a screening at Wat Koh high school in Phnom Penh...

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:00:30 +0700

Word count: 532

Traditional fighter wants to break resolute stranglehold

2009-11-20T04:40:00.000-08:00

Written by: Ou Mom

( Lifestyle )

Having trained in the discipline for 45 years, an exponent of yuthakun korm wants to see the martial art recognised by the Khmer Martial Art Federation Photo by: Sovan Philong Chan Rattana, 22,...

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:00:30 +0700

Word count: 601

Written by:Ou Mom
( Lifestyle )

Having trained in the discipline for 45 years, an exponent of yuthakun korm wants to see the martial art recognised by the Khmer Martial Art Federation.
Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:00:30 +0700

BBC youth radio shows axed due to lack of funds

2009-11-20T04:39:00.000-08:00

Written by: Ou Mom
( Education and Career )
The BBC World Service Trust, a subsidiary of BBC News, has held several health-education projects encouraging better awareness of health issues in Cambodia through various media since 2003. Two program...
Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:00:20 +0700
Word count: 420

The man behind the mask: saving an ancient tradition

2009-11-20T04:38:00.001-08:00

Written by: Ou Mom

( Lifestyle )

Many of Cambodia’s oldest stories have been lost, but An Sitha and his students are working to preserve Khmer folklore by reproducing its chief characters Photo by: OU MOM Traditional Khmer ...

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:00:20 +0700

Word count: 835

Films rock a new generation

2009-11-20T04:36:00.000-08:00

Written by: Ou Mom

( Lifestyle )

A film festival screening Khmer cinema classics draws a huge response from youngsters, with hundreds gathering for the rock’n’roll closing party Photo by: OU MOM Flower power: 1960s star o...

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 08:00:30 +0700

Word count: 753

Celebrating and saving sights and sounds

2009-11-20T04:35:00.000-08:00

Written by: Ou Mom
( Lifestyle )
OCTOBER 27: World AV Day PROGRAMME 10am: Documentary films and recordings of Cambodia’s sound and music heritage2:30pm: Public address by representatives of UNESCO, Cambodian Cinema Dep...
Mon, 26 Oct 2009 08:00:30 +0700
Word count: 295

'I wanna be a supermodel'

2009-11-20T04:34:00.000-08:00

Written by: OU MOM

( Lifestyle )

Phnom’s Penh’s glitterati were on hand at a competition to select a handful of new celebrity models to promote Khmer traditional clothes and silkwear Yann Kumpha, 23-year-old winner of Cambodia�...

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 08:00:20 +0700

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Jimmy Carter to visit housing volunteers

2009-11-20T04:32:00.000-08:00

Written by: OU MOM

( Lifestyle )

OYG volunteers build community housing in Oudong in July this year. PHOTO SUPPLIED Former US president Jimmy Carter is to visit young volunteers building houses for families relocating from the...

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 08:00:20 +0700

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BACKGROUND: A history of Pchum Ben

2009-11-20T04:30:00.000-08:00

Written by: Ou Mom
( National news )
WHAT does Pchum Ben Festival mean in Buddhism? In the Khmer language, Pchum or Brochum means “a meeting or gathering”. Ben means “a ball of something”, such as rice or meat. The Pchum Ben festi...
Fri, 18 Sep 2009 08:02:50 +0700
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NagaWorld plans gala

2009-11-20T04:29:00.000-08:00

Written by: Ou Mom and Mark Roy
( Lifestyle )
NagaWorld is celebrating the once-in-a-thousand-year date of 9/9/09, with a series of concerts and cultural dances.In a press release which promotes NagaWorld as "the ideal location for families", the ...
Tue, 08 Sep 2009 08:00:20 +0700
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Mixed media blends nature, science and art as activism

2009-11-20T04:04:00.000-08:00

Written by: Ou Mom

( Lifestyle )

Two Cambodian artists hope their works will prompt people to question their priorities by focusing on humankind’s negative impact on the environment Photo by: SOVAN PHILONG A detail from Srey...

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 08:01:00 +0700

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