The Sreisaat Adventures in Cambodia: Movie alert!

Wordless Wednesday 007: A traditional Khmer wedding

Posted by Sreisaat on November 04, 2009 @ Inside Cambodia

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.

Wordless Wednesday 0015: How much...

Posted by Sreisaat on November 3, 2009 @ My Dogspot

... is that doggy on the window? Arf! Arf!

Wordless Wednesday 015: Giant shrimp of Kep

Posted by Sreisaat on November 03, 2009 @ We Ate This!

You are always in my mind!

Wordless Wednesday 009: Lapland, Finland

Posted by Sreisaat on November 03, 2009 @ Postcards Crossing

Postcard from Lapland, Finland, showing the aurora borealis.

Here comes... Khmer Iggy and the bride

Posted by Sreisaat on November 04, 2009 @ Postcards from Miss Igorota!

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.

Media women to study women in media

Posted by Conference Coordinator on October 28, 2009 @ IAWRT-WMC Conference in PP

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.

Movie alert!

Posted by Sreisaat On Saturday, May 02, 2009

Dear Pinoy Friends in Phnom Penh... do you want to chase homesickness away, or, are you looking for something new to do this weekend? Then head over to Meta House tomorrow, Sunday, 3rd of May. Meta House will be presenting NU PHILIPPINE CINEMA, featuring not one, but two Filipino (Indie) films back to back:

7PM - CAVITE (2005, 80 min.)
The breathtaking feature CAVITE by Ian Gamazon/Neill dela Llana focuses on terrorists and proves its mettle and drawing power by its searing and intense representation of a cityscape in the clutches of violence, poverty and globalisation.

8.30PM - PI7ONG TAGPO (2007, 130 min.)
Director Rahyan Carlos puts together seven films about seven lives, seven struggles, seven decisions, seven realities — all shot in one take.

Don't let the rain spoil your weekend. Call all your friends now and set a date for tomorrow night. Let's watch Indie Pinoy movies at Meta House. See you there.

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META HOUSE
Street 264, #6
Sangkat Chaktomuk, Khan Daun Penh,
Phnom Penh, Kingdom of Cambodia

Meta-House is Cambodia's first art/communication/media center just a few minutes away from the riverside and Royal Palace. Know more about the Meta House and their work here.