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& Picture by : Jon Bugge.
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Art and objects d’art
on display in this dynamic and contemporary
gallery space.
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LE
LIZARD BLUE:
This charismatic venue is a mixture of traditional
and contemporary art and design. It offers
the best of both and with a splash of French
style. Situated on the highly fashionable
street 240 - this gallery will surely be on
the list of things to do on the street.
Opened by Frederic Rol he says: "There
was never a specific opening but it was open
if anyone expressed interest. I guess it has
been six months now, although even now it
is not fully open." Slowly emerging as
the market dictates this gallery will play
host to a wide array of exhibitions; from
paintings to sculpture and everything between.
While there already are many galleries in
town, there are few with the unpretentious
and straightforward ambience of Le Lizard
Bleu. The secret of a good gallery is in the
space and how you create it. In this case
this has been achieved with obvious results.
The gallery can be found at house 61, street
240. |
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Set in the grounds of
a villa, this second hand shop has some
great bargains.
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ONE
CAREFUL OWNER:
At first there would seem to be nothing new
about a second hand shop opening up, however
it is a western style second hand shop. They
will collect, sort out your stuff and then
sell it for you through their shop. They take
the items in commission, so they do all the
actual work!
It is found at number 14, Street 450, off
street 123. Its grand opening was on 18th
August and attracted a degree of interest.
With an inordinate amount of garage sales
and expatriates leaving it seems they have
hit on a winner. Rather than clogging up classified
sections with garage sales and the like -
this new shop will deal with it all for you:
a simple solution and one that will benefit
everyone. The ability to trade in quality
second hand goods is surely a novelty and
one that will catch on. |
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With the computerized system
it will mean the students simply have to work
studiously and study diligently to pass.
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EXAMINATION
SYSTEM:
Throwing rocks through windows with answers wrapped
round them on paper, to the more classic writing
information on the hand or arm, are methods often
used by students wishing to do better than they
might otherwise. A new computerized system will
tackle any problems of discrimination. This allows
for across the board continuity and consistency
within the marking process. The results of the examination
is put into a computer and then the computer runs
a programme, which passes those with high enough
scores and fails those not making the mark. This
system will be in place primarily for the university
entrance exams. In effect this means that students
will be selected by the high school examination,
rather than the individual examinations set by each
university. This was outlined in the Cambodia Australia
National Examination Project (CANEP) Bulletin. The
student puts on the application form their two choices
and the university sets the pass mark.
The advancement has come in the computer software.
This now can run Khmer names |
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in alphabetical
order. Their programmer Mr. Meas Chandy illustrates:
"previously computers could not automatically
run Khmer names in alphabetical order, instead it
was done by hand." In 2002 it is estimated
there will be 47,570 applicants, 80 examination
centres and 1,927 examination rooms.
The results for this year are out. The total number
of successful students who will go to university
is 14,000.
Whilst considered par for the course within much
of the world, this computerized system is a novel
development within the kingdom. Not necessarily
being popular with the students - it will eliminate
any chance of any "clerical errors" resulting
in the wrong scores for certain students. Time to
put the rocks away and stop writing on your arm
- try studying instead. |
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OUKOUBAH:
ARABIC FOR "JUSTICE "
A new book, which examines the effect of the Khmer Rouge
regime on a minority group within the kingdom, has been
published. The Cham minority, or indigenous Muslims, constitute
about half a million people.
The book, called "Oukoubah", focuses on the
suffering of these people during this dark time of the
kingdoms history.
Evidence suggests that there was discrimination and victimization
of this minority, as the author Ysa Osman points out.
He highlights the figure that 71%, of the pre-1975 Cham
population, were killed during the regime's rule of terror.
The research was carried out with the support of the American
State Department, the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights
and Labour (DRL) and the government of the Netherlands.
The actual publishing was achieved with the help of Human
Rights Project Funds of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office
of the United Kingdom, through the British Embassy in
Phnom Penh. |
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LUNAR
FESTIVAL FORETOLD OF DROUGHT:
In a ceremony, during the Full Moon Salutation,
last year there were predictions for the present
drought. (As was published in Leisure Volume One
Issue 7 December 2001.)
The ceremony was held during the Full Moon of the
Water Festival. The method of divination is that
24 candles - representing the 24 provinces - are
lit. The amount and shape of the wax that drips
from these candles is studied and a prediction based
on these factors.
Astrologers had predicted The Year of The Horse
would not be plentiful. Their predictions have come
true with horrific accuracy. They highlighted Kampong
Speu, Kampong Cham, Koh Kong, Kratie, Mondulkiri,
Phnom Penh, Rattanakiri, Siem Reap, Svay Rieng and
Takeo provinces, as those who will suffer drought.
Kep and Kampong Thom however would receive the required
rainfall.
The figures, released during August, show that only
a small fraction of the arable land, within the
kingdom, has received enough rainfall to make it
productive.
At the time Venerable Ya Loeung - Second Assistant
to the Chief Monk at Samrong Andet Pagoda in Kandal
Province - is quoted as saying: "perhaps it
is not as scientific as modern methods."
However it would seem that ancient traditions foretold
of the current crisis with much more accuracy than
anyone expected. |
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CAN'T
SAY FAIRER THAN THAT!
The end of October may see the launch of an exciting new
game of chance. Still cloaked in a degree of secrecy,
the name is not yet announced.
The Khaou Chuly Group has been in negotiations with Singaporean
partners to establish a new version of a lottery. In reality,
it is more than a lottery: it is a chance for ordinary
people to really strive for success. The payout will be
like no other in the kingdom.
The odds are immensely favourable: for every three tickets
sold, there will be a staggering two winners. Obviously
not all winners will win the jackpot. The prizes range
from 1000 riel - the cost of one ticket - to the jackpot
of 20,000 dollars. The proposed joint venture company
behind this newfangled contest plans to donate a percentage
of their earnings to local community based charities as
well. Oknha Khaou Phallaboth is finalizing the details
with the Singaporean partners. Renowned for their scrupulous
dealings and unfaltering honesty, the Singaporean input
is sure to be positive.
Alas, hope is coming for the ordinary man in the streets.
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