APAD 348: Another beautiful sky in the Penh
I would’ve not seen this amazing sky had I not taken the dogs for a walk.
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APAD 347: Som savakum
Welcome to Phnom Penh.
Top leaders of the ruling CPP party welcoming you to the city.
APAD 345: Vimean Eikareach
Also known as the Independence Monument.
A memorial to Cambodia’s war dead and to celebrate the country’s independence.
Built in 1958 and designed by the renowned Cambodian architect, Vann Molyvann, to celebrate Cambodia’s independence from the French (1953).
It is in the form of a lotus-shaped stupa, of the style seen at the great Khmer temple at Angkor Wat and other Khmer historical sites. It is adorned with nagas or the seven-headed snakes. The above photo was taken from south of Norodom Boulevard.
APAD 344: Pretty yellow summer flowers
It is still hot and dry in Phnom Penh despite the fact that we are supposed to be already in the rainy/wet season. The heat is sweltering and one time two weeks ago I stayed outdoors flying kites for a few hours and got myself a nasty sunburn. I’m still waiting for my sunburn to heal
Anyways, speaking of summers… summers in Cambodia meant the blossoming of the of these flower trees around the city, called phka loeung or royal yellow flower. Aren’t they pretty?
These pretty royal yellow flowers are what cherry blossoms are in Tokyo.
I believe the summer season in the Penh is not complete without these pretty yellow blossoms! So you see, even these flower trees are confused about the weather.
APAD 343: Seriously?
At the outset I have to say that these photos aren’t mine but they are circulating around the Cambodian blogosphere. I saw them over Khmer440 and, because of their high amusement value, decided to post them here for this week’s Signs meme instead of the one I already have prepared for posting.
Angry Birds popularity in Cambodia is in an all-time high and everyone is cashin in on it.
Photo Source, above and below: Khmer440
And, as if not enough, someone posted another equally amusing sign…
I wonder if there is a G.O.O.D. school somewhere …
APAD 338: Costume rental
Traditional Cambodian weddings are colourful and extravagant. The bride and groom wear matching colourful outfits and they can change outfits several times during the whole day of ceremony and reception. These outfits are, more often than not, rented from a wedding shop like the one in this picture.
Weddings are serious business in Cambodia.
To those adventurous, there are photo studios in Phnom Penh that offer costumed portraits. If you love dressing up, like some tourists I know, have your photos taken garbed in Cambodian traditional costumes as souvenir. Many of my expat friends have already done it but I haven’t yet. I’m considering it though.
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