Saturday, October 29, 2011

BATTAMBANG ARTS FESTIVAL KICKS OFF TODAY

Hello all, finally we can confirm that the  Angkor Art explo is a go!!

A week long explosion featuring the best of Battambang Arts. 

It all Kicks off on Saturday afternoon at 4pm (till 9) by the fountain on the riverside behind Psar nat...

A 5 hour party featuring musicians and Dancers from Phare Ponleu Selpak (our partners in this festival), interactive ice installations from Loeum Lorn, Live painting, BDB breakdance crew, An Art bike installation, featuring pimped up artcycles that will be ridden from Battambang to Siem reap (after the festival) stopping off along the way bringing Battambang Art to the countryside....plus DJ sets from the fabulous DJ Mojo (Cambodia) and Paradise Nights (Australia)

Local food and snacks will be available, plus beer, wine, spirits and cocktails by the crew from Madison Corner!

Saturday is just the beginning...The Art Explo features exhibitions, parties and happenings throughout the week. Venues include, Sammaki Gallery, #87 st 2.5...Make Maek gallery, #66, st 2.5 and St 1.5 cafe!!

keep your eyes peeled for more info and surprises...

Wednesday, October 19, 2011

BATTAMBANG HAS NEW ANTI CHEATING SYSTEM



BATTAMBANG BOTCHED ROBBERY


A TEENAGER was arrested following a botched motorbike robbery on Saturday in Battambang province’s Battambang district. The victim, 48, said that he was drinking a cup of coffee at a shop when the 15-year-old suspect attempted to steal his motorbike. The suspect was later apprehended by police and the motorbike was returned to its owner. Police said that while in custody the suspect confessed to committing around 70 prior robberies.
RASMEI KAMPUCHEA

Thursday, October 13, 2011

BATTAMBANG SNAKES TRAVEL BY BUS

A Cambodian Pit Viper

A 46-YEAR-OLD man was arrested at a bus station on Monday for allegedly smuggling snakes in Battambang. 

Police received a complaint from the bus company that the man had attempted to carry 27 kilograms of snakes onto the bus!



Sunday, October 9, 2011

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