APAD 320: The Winking Tomato Bank
This sign made us U-turn just because…
The Tomato Specialized Bank building in Phnom Penh.
This is Korean-owned and one of the recent additions to the Cambodian banking scene. What it specializes in though I do not have the slightest clue. I do however think that the logo – a winking tomato – is cute . ^_^
Tell me, with the recent crash of the banking and financial systems globally, would you entrust your hard-earned money in this bank named after, errr, a fruit, or, a vegetable? Can’t make up my mind but you know what I’m getting at, lol.
APAD 319: Vintage sewing machines
Aren’t they gorgeous? I brought one home, a Singer.
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APAD 318: Street sights
The Sisowath Quay and the riverside areas in Phnom Penh are two of the places where a large concentration of bars and restaurants are located. During daytime, it looks like this. Traffic could be worse at certain times of the day.
Typical street scene in Phnom Penh’s riverside, taken just last month.
The moment the sun goes down this part of the city comes alive as tourists and locals and expats alike come down here for a good night out. Across the establishments, the riverfront has also become more popular to promenaders and health buffs as there are several exercise machines installed there recently.
APAD 317: Big kites
And then they are three…
Two fled kites and one delta, all hand-made.
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APAD 316: Sunset over Tuol Kork
Saturday afternoons have become kite-flying time for us in the hood. When I say “us” it includes the neighbourhood kids who are in my husband’s English class and their siblings, apart from me, my husband and my younger brother.
Last week we started at 5.30pm. Surprisingly the sun was still up. The kids love this weekly activity because it not only engages them to speak English but they also get to fly kites (made by my husband) and chase them while flying low. It is a different kind of thrill for them, something these kids have not done as they are mostly occupied with computer and video games at home.
While they were busy running around, I noticed the beautiful sky. The sun’s golden rays were starting to fade as darkness started to creep in to make way for the darkness to envelop the sky.
Love the silhouette of the houses against the dramatic sky.
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We’re doing it again tomorrow. I hope it doesn’t rain like last week so I can take another beautiful sunset.
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APAD 315: Masks
This big event happened several weeks ago – a gathering of 40 artists from Cambodia and other countries from all kinds of backgrounds – painting, photography, graffiti and sculpture.
The Cambodia Mask Project supports the up and coming talented young artists.
This is a yearly initiative aimed at showcasing the talents and raising support for the young up and coming artists in Cambodia. These young artists are talented and full of unique ideas but could not start a project due to lack of funds.
I missed it this year but, hopefully, I’ll be able to catch it next year.
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