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The layers of memory: when Rith Bonrotanak unveils The Particles in Phnom Penh
The exhibition The Particles by Cambodian artist Rith Bonrotanak, currently on display in Phnom Penh, is not merely a presentation of plastic objects and visual forms. It becomes a sensitive archaeology, where each fragment tells the story of a country and the quest of an individual.

Editorial team
Aug 25, 20253 min read


Cambodia & Tribute: The grandmother who lived through 105 rainy seasons
In Cambodia, certain faces become silent witnesses to history. Yeay, ‘Grandmother’ Chhorng Samorn, was one of them. One hundred and five rainy seasons marked her life, a life of struggle, loss and resilience. Through her, a whole century of tragedies and hopes of the Cambodian people is embodied, right up to her last smile, fragile but luminous, like a legacy of dignity and courage.

Chroniqueur
Aug 25, 20252 min read


‘Breath of Nature’ – Nou Sary at Sofitel Phnom Penh: Art in harmony with nature
L'artiste cambodgien Nou Sary, figure emblématique de la scène contemporaine cambodgienne, dévoile actuellement son exposition intitulée "Breath of Nature" à la galerie du Sofitel Phnom Penh.

Christophe Gargiulo
Aug 21, 20253 min read


Phnom Penh on display: 500 views of a city on the move
Phnom Penh, a city of a thousand faces, is preparing to reveal itself through the lenses of 500 photographers. Starting on 30 August 2025, the exhibition ‘Photography for Empowerment’ will display its visual stories in three iconic locations in the capital, offering a sensitive and multifaceted journey through its streets, its inhabitants and its symbols.

Editorial team
Aug 20, 20252 min read


Cambodia & Cinema: Becoming Human, Polen Ly's first feature film, heads to Venice
Cambodian cinema is set to write a new chapter in its history at the Venice Film Festival. Italian company Lights On has acquired the global rights to Becoming Human, the debut feature film by Polen Ly, a young filmmaker who has already attracted attention for the poetic grace of her short films.

Editorial team
Aug 18, 20252 min read


Des fantômes dépêchés (Ghosts Dispatched) from Cambodia: Tiziano Terzani's uncompromising view of a little-known genocide
‘Ghosts from Cambodia’ offers a unique and poignant insight into Cambodia's tragic history through the eyes of Tiziano Terzani, an iconic Italian reporter.

Coin Lecture
Aug 12, 20252 min read


A pilgrimage to Angkor: Pierre Loti's enchanted journey through the majestic ruins
At the beginning of the 20th century, Pierre Loti's travelogue ‘Un pèlerin d'Angkor’ (A Pilgrim at Angkor) played a major role in the French imagination, offering a poetic and melancholic immersion into the mystery of the ruins of Angkor.

Editorial team
Aug 12, 20253 min read


Debate & Border crisis between Thailand and Cambodia: Analysis of a complex conflict in the heart of Southeast Asia
On 7 August 2025, a conference organised by the Asia Society Policy Institute in New York brought together renowned experts to analyse the recent violent escalation of the border conflict between Thailand and Cambodia, as well as its broader regional implications

Editorial team
Aug 12, 20252 min read


Book: “Trois autres Cambodge” (Three Other Cambodias), Khmer youth facing the future
After Three Other Trois autres Thaïlande and Trois autres Malaisie, this third and final volume of the trilogy offers a new insight into contemporary Southeast Asia. Three Other Cambodia, edited by Teri Shaffer Yamada, stands out for its approach, which eschews easy exoticism in favour of powerful short stories where people take precedence over picturesque settings.

Partenaire Presse
Aug 11, 20252 min read


Cambodia & Solidarity: ‘Phare Activity Camp’, where children can be children again
It all began in heavy silence, broken only by the sound of footsteps in the mud and anxious whispers. After the initial distribution of food and an urgent assessment of needs in the two largest camps for internally displaced persons (IDPs), the Phare Ponleu Selpak team in Battambang decided that more was needed than just material aid.

Partenaire Presse
Aug 11, 20253 min read


Elegy for Citta Uong: A cinematic voice from Cambodia has been silenced
The Cambodian film world mourns the loss of Citta Uong (also known as Uong Kanthouk), a pioneering filmmaker whose captivating and profound work marked the golden age of Cambodian cinema in the 1960s and 1970s.

Editorial team
Aug 8, 20252 min read


Chronicle: Memories and nostalgia surrounding the French language in the kingdom of smiles
When I landed at Pochentong Airport on 25 July 1973, I was struck by the stifling heat and intense humidity. This oppressive heat was accompanied by a persistent, striking, indefinable and captivating smell. This fervent mixture revealed the many scents present on this continent. These fragrances, which can be detected no matter what country you are in, remain the same across borders. Invisible and subtle, they crept into my nostrils, penetrating me without my knowledge, and

Chroniqueur
Aug 4, 20255 min read


Photographic Requiem: Tribute to journalists who died during the war in Cambodia
The Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC) and Meta House Phnom Penh are highlighting the courage and perseverance of journalists through an exceptional photographic exhibition dedicated to the brave souls who courageously documented the dark hours of the Cambodian wars of the 1960s and 1970s.

Editorial team
Aug 4, 20253 min read


The origins of the Thai people: From southern China to their indelible ties with the Khmer Empire
The history of the peoples and kingdoms of Southeast Asia is a fascinating melting pot of migrations, cultural exchanges and fierce rivalries. The Thai people and the Kingdom of Siam reveal a rich tapestry of Khmer influence that is still alive and well in the collective memory.

Christophe Gargiulo
Jul 30, 20253 min read


Solidarity: Matthieu Majoli, a bridge between France and Cambodia in the service of education
In a rich and candid interview, Matthieu Majoli, a Frenchman of Cambodian descent, reflects on his unusual career path and his passionate commitment to the Kep Educational Centre.

Christophe Gargiulo
Jul 30, 20255 min read


The Guardians of Memory: Voices and Elephants of Mondulkiri
On the afternoon of 22 July 2025, the Hill Tribes Memory Community Centre organised a forum entitled ‘Listening to the Stories of Villagers’, bringing together twelve students who had participated in the Forum on the History of the Khmer Rouge a month earlier.

Youk Chhang
Jul 29, 20253 min read


Yeay Mao: The mysterious guardian of the Cambodian coast
In the misty highlands of Cambodia and along the winding roads that run along the southern coast, a unique spirit reigns: Yeay Mao, the legendary matriarch and protector of travellers, fishermen and hunters.

Editorial team
Jul 21, 20254 min read


The digital awakening: How artificial intelligence is reshaping Cambodia's media landscape
The Cambodian media industry is on the cusp of transformation as artificial intelligence (AI) begins to take hold in newsrooms, production studios and the country's dynamic online media landscape.

Chroniqueur
Jul 21, 20254 min read


Phnom Penh & Exhibition: Netratuoh (Viewlines) by Prum Ero
SNA Arts Management est ravi de présenter Netratuoh (Sightlines), la deuxième exposition solo de l'artiste Prum Ero. L'exposition présente une série de photographies, une installation sonore expérimentale et une projection de documents tirés des archives personnelles de l'artiste.

Editorial team
Jul 21, 20254 min read


Émile Gsell: The lens that captured the forgotten splendor of 19th-century Indochina
Émile Gsell (1838–1879) was one of the pioneers of photography. This self-taught French artist brought to light the majestic ruins of Angkor and the rich cultural mosaic of Southeast Asia at a time marked by expanding exploration and colonial encounters.

Christophe Gargiulo
Jul 16, 20254 min read


Cambodia: Kep crab market, just a few steps away
Photos freeze moments in time, words wander through them.
(…) Even kitsch has its charm, and the strings of multicolored seashell decorations don't look out of place in this multicultural market bordering a calm sea. A sea that is actually a bay,
(…) Even kitsch has its charm, and the strings of multicolored seashell decorations don't look out of place in this multicultural market bordering a calm sea. A sea that is actually a bay, Kep Bay, in the Gulf of Siam, part of the

Chroniqueur
Jul 15, 20253 min read


Cambodia & Culture: The Soum family, talented goldsmiths and royal lineage
Their copper and silver sculptures are among the best known in the country, such as the statue of the supreme patriarch Chuon Nath, the royal tiered parasols Chatra, the Sakyamuni stupa on Phnom Oudong hill, also known as Phnom Preah Reach Troap, and the logos of the Ministry of the Interior and the Cambodian People's Party.

Editorial team
Jul 15, 20253 min read


Cambodia & In Pictures: Large crowds gather at the French Embassy on July 14
Despite gloomy weather, more than 500 French citizens, Franco-Cambodians, friends of France, and prominent figures gathered yesterday to celebrate Bastille Day with enthusiasm.

Editorial team
Jul 15, 20251 min read


Cambodia's green renaissance: the “Green Sprout” exhibition and the campaign to plant a million palm trees aim to transform the country's environmental future
As part of an initiative promoting responsible environmental management and sustainable development, Cambodia is preparing to host the historic “Green Sprout” exhibition and an ambitious campaign to plant one million palm trees by 2025.

Editorial team
Jul 14, 20253 min read
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