APAD 215: Denis Darzacq’s photographs in Phnom Penh
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Photo Phnom Penh Festival recently opened with more than a dozen of photographers from Europe and Asia displaying their works in different venues all over the city. This event sponsored by the Institut Français du Cambodge, Ambassade de France, Goethe Institute, the Cambodian Ministry of Culture, among others, is held for the fourth consecutive year in Phnom Penh.
One of the featured foreign photographers works, Denis Darzacq, were exhibited on the walls of the French Embassy in Monivoing Boulevard. Here’s a section of the wall with some of his works that are on display there:
The above photo shows a section of the French embassy’s wall displaying some of the photos in one of the series of Darzacq’s works.
“… a radical series of “portraits” against a neutral background of young people in motorbike helmets, the new knights of the roadway, whose identity is hidden behind their armor, plays humorously with the well-known reticence of drivers of two-wheelers in Phnom Penh to adopt this indispensable protective gear. – Photo Phnom Penh Festival 2011 Program
The other day when I passed by the French Embassy, there was a crowd – with some people driving their cars, motodups and cyclos stopping by – admiring the mural. I’m going to see the other exhibits this week; there is another one at the Phnom Penh Railways worth checking out. If you are in the city, don’t miss it. The Festival runs until December 12.
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APAD 170: Pchum Ben holiday jam
This is how the roads were like same day, last week. People rushing to go home for the holidays.
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APAD 169: The Chanchhaya Pavilion, Phnom Penh
This is the Chanchhaya Pavilion, also known as the Moonlight Pavilion ,at the Royal Palace in Phnom Penh. It dominates the facade of the Royal Palace along Sothearos Boulevard. Every time I pass by this place, I can’t help but admire the beautiful, distinct Khmer-classical style of architecture of this building.
This open-air pavilion, fronting the river, was originally built as a dance conservatory. It is now used as a venue for banquets and other state functions. On special occasions, locals and tourists alike come here to watch special performances of the Khmer classical dances.
In 2004, the Pavilion was used for a banquet and tribune for the new King Norodom Sihamoni during his coronation. It looks stunning, isn’t it? Have you ever wondered how it looks like at night? It is even more spectacular! If you are interested to see, please click here and here. More about the Royal Palace in Phnom Penh here.
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APAD 167: And it’s still raining…
Yesterday, that is.
It’s pouring rain non-stop. I wished the rain would stop because the water has already overflowed on to the road. Many places in Phnom Penh are already underwater.
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APAD 164: Cambodia celebrates Pchum Ben Festival
Today, 26th of September, until Wednesday,the 28th, are the official dates for Pchum Ben this year. is the Pchum Ben Festival is the time, according to Buddhist beliefs, when the spirits of the dead walk the Earth.
Cambodians believe that to ease their ancestors’ spirit’s sufferings, they prepare food and gather to the pagodas to offer the food for them to eat. This is similar to the All Soul’s Day that is celebrated back in my native Philippines. So most of the Cambodians take this time to go back to their hometown to observe this tradition. So, naturally, the streets of Phnom Penh are virtually empty during these three days.
And, since most of the Cambodians and resident expats are out of the capital, the streets of Phnom Penh are virtually empty and devoid of the usual hustle-bustle of daily life! In fact, we can actually see the yellow and black-striped lane divider!
You can find more information about the Pchum BenFestival here.
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APAD 163: Jiggly with caffeine!
One of the pleasures of living in Cambodia is sitting down in a streetside cafe and sipping a glass of super-yummy, oh-so-sinfully sweet iced coffee. You can easily get this very sweet beverage anywhere in the city but there is one place at the Russian market that is so popular to both locals, expats and tourists alike that a Facebook fan page was created especially for this legendary iced coffee and its star coffee-maker in Phnom Penh.
So when you are in Russian Market (or Psah Tuol Tumpong) in Phnom Penh and you see this sign…
… you should really give it a try! Honestly, it’s truth in advertising! I already get jiggly whenever I see this sign and I rush to order one. And the effect on me – I talk non-stop for the whole day, almost manic. Oh gosh, what a kick. It’s not exactly for the health-conscious because it is an extremely rich and strong caffeine brew with an automatic refill. With that said, I still urge you to try it – it really is worth it! Here is Mr. Bounnarith and his Facebook fan pag and here is an excellent blog post introducing him and his legendary iced coffee.
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