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Vuthea and RuthKo, two Cambodian artists, are scheduled to perform in Paris next month to represent Cambodian Hip-Hop and present to the world the rise and artistic renewal of Cambodian youth through the musical scene. According to event Co-organiser Hélène MALTERRE, Vuthea and RuthKo, the two prominent Cambodian artists, and Sok Visal, the founder of…
Here is the incredible piece that Monika Nowaczyk has put together about cycling with kids around the Angkor Archaeological Park. Angkor Archaeological Park has always been great for bicycle enthusiasts, whatever their level, but since last year, cycling around the temples has only gotten better. In early 2021, a dedicated 23-kilometer path was opened to…
Cambodians have the utmost respect for their parents, grandparents, and ancestors. Each year in September, a ritual called Pchum Ben is celebrated, which combines the Khmer words “Pchum,” which means “to gather,” and “Ben,” which means a “ball of food.” The 15-day ritual honors the ancestors of Cambodians going back up to seven generations. It…
On September 21, 2022, at 18:03 pm, the Prime Minister of Cambodia, Samdech Techo Hun Sen, arrived in New York City, where he was welcomed by a group of about 100 well-wishers (5.03 am on September 22, 2022 in Phnom Penh). The prime minister is in New York from September 21 to September 23, 2022,…
How Krom Ngoy outsmarted Phirum Yu with a clever response! There was a story that when Krom Ngoy traveled via Battambang to return to Cambodia, he met Phirum Yu, a talented poet and language master. Phirum Yu asked Krom Ngoy to participate in a competition because he had heard that Krom Ngoy was a great…
According to a senior official, the Angkor Wildlife & Aquarium is scheduled to open in October of this year to serve both domestic and foreign tourists who are expected to travel to the province of Siem Reap. According to a statement from the developer for the first phase, Angkor Wildlife & Aquarium will include a…
The majority of the time, when people hear the word “healthy,” they immediately think of physical attributes like low cholesterol, strong cardiac health, and the absence of disease. Unfortunately, millions of people experience mental health issues that can be just as crippling as some of the worst physical illnesses. Due to the professional treatment provided…
We live in the ‘Age of Plastics’; mass production and widespread use of these materials has become a contemporary global threat for both the environment and the economy. Plastic dominates almost all facets of modern life and due to the fundamental characteristics of being both light weight and durable, mismanaged materials are readily transported. This…
My name is Dyna Chhem. I am 17 years old and I am from the Liger Leadership Academy, a place that believes that “one empowered individual is capable of changing the world around them.” At Liger Leadership Academy Foundation , I have ample opportunities to use my critical thinking, observation skills, and compassion to change…
H.E. Samheng Boros had a courtesy meeting with Ms. Armida Saliah Alisjahbana, the Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations and UNESCAP Chair, while in Bangkok for the UNESCAP meeting to discuss enhancing collaboration between UNESCAP and the Ministry of Social Affairs, Veterans, and Youth Rehabilitation of Cambodia on three main tasks: 1. Input preparation; overall…
Sino-Khmer author Ly Theam Teng wrote a number of books, including novels that have become classics of Cambodian literature. On May 15, 1930, in Kampong Siem District, Kampong Cham Province, Ly Theam Teng was born to parents who were of Khmer and Chinese descent. His mother’s name was Sok Kim, and his father’s name was…
Do you know that the biggest festival in Cambodia takes place over a 15-day period? The longest celebration in Cambodia, Pchum Ben, lasts for 15 days and is followed by three days of vacation. In Cambodia, it has historically been a tradition to honor departed family members with special Khmer sticky rice cakes, meals, and…
At the World Scholar’s Cup Global Round in Thailand, students from various Cambodian schools brought home 75 gold and silver medals. Bright Education Consultant & Travel sent 30 outstanding Cambodian students from various schools to the World Scholar’s Cup 2022, which took place from September 1 to 7. One of the 25 countries that sent…
