Visakha Bochea celebration in Siem Reap

Cambodian dancers perform to mark Visakha Bochea, the Buddha's birthday, at Bayon temple of Angkor complex in Siem Reap province, about 320 kilometers(199 miles) north of Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Wednesday, April 28, 2010. (AP Photo/Heng Sinith)Cambodian Buddhist nuns sit as they hold lotus flowers during ceremonies to mark the Buddha's birthday, Visakha Bochea, at Bayon temple of Angkor complexin Siem Reap province, about 320 kilometers (199 miles) north of Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Wednesday, April 28, 2010. (AP Photo/Heng Sinith)Cambodians gather to mark the Buddha's birthday, Visakha Bochea, at Bayon temple of Angkor complex in Siem...

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The Big Picture: Orange crush

Thursday, 29 April 2010By Kunal DuttaThe Independent (UK)Buddhist monks at the Bayon Temple in Cambodia to commemorate Visak Bochea (Photo: AFP/ GETTY IMAGES)Buddhist monks gather at the Bayon Temple in Cambodia to commemorate Visak Bochea – the day of Buddha's birth, enlightenment and death.The celebration, which coincides with the first full moon of the year – and the Buddhist calendar year 2553 – saw monks congregrate at the ancient temple for sermons, chanting and a candle-lit procession.Situated in Siem Reap province, the Bayon Temple was built in the 12th century by King Jayavarman VII. As well as etchings of the Buddha, one side...

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"Teuk Tè" a Poem in Khmer by Sék Serei

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Election monitor says SRP has been left out of Assembly decisions

(Photo: AFP)Wednesday, 28 April 2010Kim Yuthana The Phnom Penh PostA REPORT released Tuesday by the election monitoring group Comfrel criticised the power wielded by Cambodian People’s Party lawmakers in the National Assembly, contending that all decisions issued by the body during the first year of the party’s fourth mandate were made exclusively by its own representatives.“The power in the assembly is in the hands of a single party,” the report states.The authors of the report note that members of the CPP hold the positions of president and vice president on all nine of the assembly’s committees.Kim Chhorn, a senior coordinator...

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Sacrava's Political Cartoon: Long Live Banana Kingdom

Cartoon by Sacrava (on the web at http://sacrava.blogspot.com) Click to Read More... checkFull("post-6422580674734538166"); addthis_url='http://ki-media.blogspot.com/2010/04/sacravas-political-cartoon-long-live.html'; addthis_title='Sacrava's Political Cartoon: Long Live Banana Kingdom'; addthis_pub='kiletters'; Posted by Heng ...

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Rare Khmer Bronzes To Show in Washington

(Photo: Mekong.net)An art exhibition of Cambodian bronzes to open in Washington next month, featuring Khmer sculptures and ritual objects from late prehistory through the Angkorian period.Men Kimseng, VOA KhmerWashington, DC Wednesday, 28 April 2010 “These bronzes are among the most exquisite expressions of Khmer ideals of religious imagery and ritual implements.”An art exhibition of Cambodian bronzes opens for the first time in Washington next month, featuring Khmer sculptures and ritual objects from late prehistory through the Angkorian period.Thirty-six masterworks from the National Museum of Cambodia’s collection of some 7,000...

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Officially presenting Académichien (French for Academician?) Hun Xen

The newly nominated acedemichien receives flower from Cambodia's Dr. Chumteav Thom Bun Rany Hun Xen (All photos: Cambodia Express News)As reported by Cambodge Soir Hebdo on 21 April 2010, PM Hun Xen is now an official member of the Royal Cambodian Academy, which coincidentally, was set up through an order issued by Hun Xen also. Henceforth, the prime minister can also be addressed as Acedemician Hun Xen or in French as "Académichien" Hun Xen. Congratulations to our new Académichien! Click to Read More... checkFull("post-6918402565653662711"); addthis_url='http://ki-media.blogspot.com/2010/04/officially-presenting-academichien.html';...

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Goldman charges puts Wall Street confidence on the line?

April 22, 2010America's biggest banks are rolling in dough again. The U.S. President is going straight to Wall Street to pitch tough financial reforms to avoid future financial meltdowns. The regulatory body, the S.E.C., is pursuing civil fraud charges against Goldman Sachs. And some people are crying conspiracy. In a rare statement, the head of the S.E.C. said the watchdog does not "coordinate" its "enforcement actions with the White House, Congress or political committees," re-asserting its independence in the face of criticism." Extraordinary times continue in the financial world. But what on earth is going on? If you believe one analyst we featured on World Business Today, this moment in the global financial crisis may be an important one. Richard Bove, Financial Analyst...

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Officials aim to boost foot traffic between river, Central Market

Fresh decor for Phnom Penh Wednesday, 28 April 2010 15:03 Chhay ChannydaCITY Hall has unveiled plans to construct pedestrian walkways stretching along Street 130 from Central Market to Sisowath Quay and to place parking areas on the street, upgrades officials said would beautify Daun Penh district and promote tourism.Phnom Penh Deputy Governor Mann Chhoeun said Tuesday that the plan, which was approved by Governor Kep Chuktema on March 18, would cost US$150,000 and would take about three months to be executed.“The pedestrian walkway is the first project that will show Phnom Penh is adapting to become a modern...

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Greece crisis deepens on global market sell-off

By Kevin Voigt, CNNcnnAuthor = "By Kevin Voigt, CNN";if(location.hostname.indexOf( 'edition.' ) > -1) {document.write('April 28, 2010 -- Updated 1513 GMT (2313 HKT)');} else {document.write('April 28, 2010 11:13 a.m. EDT');}April 28, 2010 11:13 a.m. EDTApril 28, 2010 -- Updated 1513 GMT (2313 HKT)(CNN) -- The eurozone faces its toughest crisis to date as the credit downgrade in Greece spooked global investors and raised the specter that the debt crisis may spiral to other European economies. Markets from London to New York and Tokyo all tumbled in the immediate wake of Standard & Poor's downgrade of Greece's debt to junk status on...

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Beck Album at Highest Debut of His 45-Year Career; Latin Music Awards Set for April 29

College student Tim Urban, 20, from Duncansville, Texas was voted off "American Idol" on April 21. That night's two-hour special included the annual "Idol Gives Back" benefit to raise money for charity organizations in the United States and abroad. The list of organizations is available at www.idolgivesback.org. Carrie Underwood, Elton John, the Black Eyed Peas and Alicia Keys were among the many artists who performed on the show.In other "American Idol" news, bandleader Ricky Minor is leaving the show after the current season ends on May 28. He's taking over Kevin Eubanks' position as music director for Jay Leno's "The Tonight Show"...

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Visakha Bochea celebration in Angkor Wat

Cambodian Buddhist monks carry some food offered by local villagers at Angkor Wat temple in Angkor in Siem Reap province, about 320 kilometers (199 miles)north of Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Wednesday, April 28, 2010. Cambodia marks Buddha's birthday, Visakha Bochea, on April 28 in the Angkor Wat complex. (AP Photo/Heng Sinith)Cambodian Buddhist monks take lunch near Angkor Wat temple in Siem Reap province, about 320 kilometers (199 miles) north of Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Wednesday,April 28, 2010. Cambodia marks Buddha's birthday, Visakha Bochea, on April 28 in the Angkor Wat complex. (AP Photo/Heng Sinith)A Cambodian Buddhist monk uses a mobile...

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"Yuon Knann Knabb Khabb Teuk Tunle Sap" a Poem in Khmer by Sam Vichea

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Art Festival To Showcase Renewed Classics

Students make offerings to the spirits of past generations of artists in the traditional sampeah kru ceremony before the beginning of the Festival. (Photo: Courtesy of Cambodian Living Arts)Cambodia is preparing for an expansive arts festival in August, one that will bring artists of all ages from at home and abroad to demonstrate some of Cambodia’s nearly lost traditions. Nuch Sarita, VOA KhmerWashington Tuesday, 27 April 2010 “Each surviving performer is a living cultural treasure with a unique body of skills and knowledge to pass on. A living library of Cambodia’s cultural legacy.”Cambodia is preparing for an expansive arts festival...

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