Monthly Archives: January, 2012
2012 Senate Election in Cambodia
Today, it is an important date for the Members of Parliament and commune council members, who are eligible to vote (Elected Officials) to elect 57 Senators for the third Mandate. Out of 61 Senators, 2 were appointed by the King, 2 were elected by the Parliament and 57 Senators will be elected by 11,470 eligible …
Water Interventions for Improving Smallholder Farming and Rural Livelihoods in Asia
24-27.01.2012: On CEDAC’s behalf, I was invited by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Regional Office, to participate in a Regional Consultation Workshop, which was held in Winsor Suites Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand. The objectives of the gathering were: To obtain guidance in the conduction of a regional study on the role …
Chinese New Year 2012 in Cambodia
Currently, it is estimated that 9% of the total population (14 Million) have somehow Chinese blood in Cambodia. From year to year, because of better economic development and improved living conditions of Cambodians, more and more people celebrate Chinese New Year, including pure Khmer. In an interview in a local newspaper with a Khmer-Chen pork …
Our First Visit to Preah Vihear Temple
07 January 2012, Preah Vihear: On that day, it was our first time, that my mother in-law, 90; my father, 78, my brother and sisters in-law, and other relatives had the chance to visit this very famous temple. It was on our trip agenda since many years. This temple is located on the top of Dangrek …
Good Morning 2012
Three days in 2012 have been passed already. I would like to take this opportunity to wish my fellow bloggers Happy New Year 2012, great Success, more Happiness, Prosperity and excellent Health. Since November 2010, I have posted 90 articles on this blog. I have written what comes into my mind and will continue to …
Our First Visit to Bokor Mountain
The Bokor Mountain is located in the same named National Park, southwest of Cambodia. We can reach the resort by using national road # 3, passing Kampot in the direction to Veal Rinh or the national road # 4 from Sihanoukville. About 8 Km from Kampot town, one can turn right. There is big gateway …
Our New Year’s Eve 2012 in Sihanoukville
Every year, since 2009, I and my family always go to Sihanoukville to celebrate New Year’s Eve. It is a great event because many local and foreign visitors spend their time together on 31 December till past mid-night. The beach is usually full of visitors and it is difficult to get accommodation rooms reserved. It …
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