Cambodian Monks in Turmeric and Saffron
When I think of Cambodia, I always think of orange, the color not the fruit. The orange color comes to my mind not because it
October 26, 2014
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Khmer Kickboxing or Dancing in the Ring
After spending time with Apsara dancers, I turned my attention to another Cambodian activity requiring grace and agility, namely Khmer “kickboxing”. Officially known in Cambodia
October 12, 2014
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Apsaras Aspiring to a Better Life
As I said in my last post (Aspara Dance), So Channou, a former dancer, has opened a small school to teach Khmer classical dance to
September 28, 2014
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Apsara Dance: A Story of Survival
Last July I went to beautifully photogenic Cambodia and was to work on my story-telling skills. Not surprisingly, the first challenge was to find a
August 31, 2014
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