Cambodia

APAD 061: Municipal hall

Posted by The Insider on Jan 1, 2013 in A Photo a Day, Addicted to Meme, All things Khmer, Cambodia, Cambodia life, Cycle 2, sights, That's My World, What's On in Cambodia | 0 comments

Phnom Penh Municipal Hall Building, Monivong Boulevard.

APAD 059: Fake?

Posted by The Insider on Dec 27, 2012 in A Photo a Day, Addicted to Meme, All things Khmer, Cambodia, Cambodia life, Cycle 2, sights, Signs of Times, That's My World, What's On in Cambodia | 1 comment

I really wonder if this is the real-deal. ZARA is a Spanish clothing and accessories brand known by most fashion-conscious people.

According to the store’s official website, there are no Zara stores yet in Cambodia so I was really surprised to see this sign. Well, I don’t exactly need to go to ZARA’s store and investigate. The official store signs of ZARA bear only the name “ZARA“, and not “ZARA’s” as displayed in the above picture.

APAD 045: Deserted

Posted by The Insider on Nov 30, 2012 in A Photo a Day, Addicted to Meme, All things Khmer, Cambodia, Cambodia life, Cycle 2, Expat Life, sights, That's My World | 7 comments

This is the neighbourhood where I live. There was not a soul in sight as it was so darn hot and humid at the time I took this photo.

APAD 026: Offerings for the King-Father

Posted by The Insider on Oct 24, 2012 in A Photo a Day, Addicted to Meme, All things Khmer, Cambodia, Cambodia life, Cycle 2, sights, That's My World, What's On in Cambodia | 0 comments

Flowers, candles, and prayers for the King-Father. Cambodians light candles and incense sticks and offer prayers and flowers outside of the Royal Palace.

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APAD 025: Rest in peace, King-Father.

Posted by The Insider on Oct 23, 2012 in A Photo a Day, Addicted to Meme, All things Khmer, Cambodia, Cambodia life, Cycle 2, people, That's My World, What's On in Cambodia | 3 comments

It is a sad, sad time for the Cambodian people and for the country that I call home for more than a decade now.

The Royal Carriage carrying the body of His Majesty the King-Father Norodom Sihanouk during the funeral procession last week.

The King-Father’s body lies in state at the Royal Palace. A State Funeral is said to be held after three months.

Tens of thousands flock to the Royal Palace grounds every night and day to pay their respects to His Majesty. They light incense sticks and candles and offer their prayers for his journey to the next life. The sheer number alone will tell you how much the King-Father is loved and respected by the Cambodians, young and old alike.

Here is an article on the life and times of the King-Father Norodom Sihanouk. Please click the highlighted link.

Another one from The Cambodia Daily.

APAD 009: Prek Pnov flooded forest

Posted by The Insider on Sep 25, 2012 in A Photo a Day, Addicted to Meme, All things Khmer, Cambodia, Cambodia life, sights, That's My World, travel, What's On in Cambodia | 3 comments

It’s the time of the year again in Cambodia when, during the rainy season, the Tonle Sap Lake changes its size making it the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia.

Each year when the monsoon season begins, the waters from the Mekong river reverses to the Tonle Sap Lake, increasing its size to tenfold and engulfing the surrounding forests. Hence, the name, flooded forests. An example of which is shown in this picture:

The submerged forests are rich breeding grounds for fish and other aquatic resources. Photo taken at Prek Pnov, Kandal Province.

As the Mekong flood water abates around November each year, the Tonle Sap water reverses and the fish swim out.  This reversal of the current is marked and celebrated  by holding Bon Oum Teuk, or Water Festival, in Phnom Penh. It is a national celebration and is the merriest and rowdiest celebrations, next to the Khmer New Year.