This is the wedding ceremony of my landlord's daughter. A traditional Khmer wedding ceremony is usually done over a 3day period. Nowadays, however, the ceremony is cut down to two days. Despite the shortened ceremony, it still is rife with rituals, elaborate costume changes not only of the bride but also of the groom and their attendants, and relatives, as well as the festive atmosphere and sumptuous feasts.
... is that doggy on the window? Arf! Arf!
You are always in my mind!
Postcard from Lapland, Finland, showing the aurora borealis.
Oh, and the sister of the bride, too!Traditionally, Khmer weddings last for three days and are done at the bride's home. Nowadays, the ceremony is shortened to only one day. Our landlord's daughter's wedding, however, was held for two days (may kaya sila). Despite the shortened ceremony, it is still rife with elaborate rituals, costume changes (not only of the bride but also of the groom, their attendants, and their parents), and not to forget the food and merry-making! More photos at here.
Professional women broadcasters and documentary makers will gather in Cambodia shortly to examine the portrayal of women and their practical involvement in media. The International Association of Women in Radio and Television (IAWRT) will be holding its 33rd Biennial Conference in Phnom Penh from 17-21 November 2009. This year’s conference will be based on the two media strategic objectives of the Beijing Declaration and Plan for Action, which marks its 15th Anniversary in 2010.
This was the view from my room-cum-office at the Kep guesthouse where I used to stay. There, my husband and I watched the calm waters of the Gulf of Thailand and the looming Phnom (mountain) Bokor. On lazy days, we brought out our hammocks and enjoyed the view, with the cool mountain breeze lulling us to sleep.
Nice scenery and good place for relaxation! Happy WW. ;)
I need an office with a view like that!
Man if my office had a view like that I'd never get anything done!
I would just keep staring at that view, hour after hour, day after day... :)
That's one good view you have there from your guest house. Happy WW! :)
I have a nice ocean view from my office window, too. I have to keep the shades drawn sometimes just to keep my mind on my work!
ganda ng view. (deep breath). ini imagine ko na alng na naka upo ako dito sa umba-umba tas nakatingin sa view na yan. refreshing..
Bring on the lemonade and hammocks, it'll be simply blissful to view the scenery there :)
Can one work after drinking and soaking in that kind of beauty?
if my office has a view like this, I'd go to work in a bathing suit and stay in the hammock all day!:D
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-Wow! wish I had a view like that...as in sa akin ang view ko puro building din tas yong sa baba naman when you look down eh mga kabataan na nakablack shirts lage at kung magtawanan eh pagkalakas lakas (mega sigawan pa)...kaya I think lageng ngarag din ako coz of that, huh... :-)
great view...lucky you.
re: the turkeys. No telling if the ended on a plate or not. They are safe on the nature preserve but they aren't fenced in.
Thanks for stopping by.
Happy WW
If that's my office view, I would be daydreaming a lot!
Here's my WW. Thanks!
Oh what I'd give for a view like that... Just beautiful.
Very nice capture! Love your Angkor shot below too;-)
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Yenny
What a gorgeous view! Happy WW :) And thank you for stopping by mine earlier :)
you really have a "room with a view"... it must be wonderful to see this first thing hen you wake up and a last glimpse before going to sleep...
Sure beats the maple tree outside of my office window! Happy WW.
Amazing! I wish I was there now!
Simply perfect!
Happy WW!
What a marvellous sight!
That is such a pretty view to look at when you have to do office work!
Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours if you would like to celebrate with the U.S.
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oh how i would LOVE to have a view like that! interesting post - i think i'll post the view from my classroom one of these days too!