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Cambodia-China paintings exhibition held in Cambodian capital

STORY: Cambodia-China paintings exhibition held in Cambodian capital SHOOTING TIME: April 26, 2024 DATELINE: April 28, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:02 LOCATION: Phnom Penh CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (Khmer): PHAL SREYMEAN, Visitor 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (Khmer): BO SREYNICH, Visitor 3. various of the opening ceremony of Cambodia-China paintings exhibition 4. various of visitors and exhibits STORYLINE: A Cambodia-China paintings exhibition opened in Phnom Penh, capital of Cambodia, on Friday, attracting scores of visitors. Jointly organized by the Royal Academy of Cambodia and China's Jiujiang University, the half-day event displayed dozens of paintings featuring scenery, culture and tradition of both countries as well as Chinese calligraphy. Speaking at the event, Sok Touch, president of the Royal Academy of Cambodia, said the exhibition was part of the joint activities organized to celebrate the Cambodia-China People-to-People Exchange Year 2024. "Through this painting exhibition, I believe that

Culture fest helps Cambodians gain insights into China

STORY: Culture fest helps Cambodians gain insights into China SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 4, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 5, 2024 LENGTH: 00:04:08 LOCATION: Phnom Penh CATEGORY: CULTURE/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the event 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Khmer): VET REAKSA, Cambodian festival-goer 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Khmer): NGUON SOKVANG, Cambodian festival-goer STORYLINE: A Chinese Culture Festival was organized in Phnom Penh, capital of Cambodia, to celebrate the Chinese Spring Festival, enabling the Cambodians to gain insights into China and its culture. Featuring Chinese traditional arts performances, culture exhibitions and food, among others, the two-day fest at the Olympia Mall started on Saturday with free admission and attracted scores of visitors. Visitors said that the festival not only allowed Cambodians to gain insights into Chinese culture, customs and tradition, but also contributed to further deepening people-to-people exchanges between the two countries. SOUNDBITE 1 (Khmer): VET REAKSA, Cambodian festival-goer "After

China-Cambodia intangible heritage exhibition enchants visitors

STORY: China-Cambodia intangible heritage exhibition enchants visitors SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 21, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 22, 2024 LENGTH: 0:02:14 LOCATION: Phnom Penh CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the exhibition 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Khmer): HENG CHEAN Y, Visitor 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Khmer): KEO CHAN CHAIYUTH, Visitor STORYLINE: A China-Cambodia "Beauty of Intangible Heritage" exhibition kicked off in the Cambodian capital on Sunday, captivating hundreds of visitors. The 15-day exhibition showcased creative artworks including tea sets, book lights, bookmarks, and purple clay teapots painted with Bauhinia flowers, among others. At the opening ceremony, Chinese intangible cultural heritage inheritors presented the grand song of the Dong ethnic group to the audience, as Cambodian artists introduced Chapei Dang Veng, a long-necked, two-stringed lute. SOUNDBITE 1 (Khmer): HENG CHEAN Y, Visitor "I really like Chinese intangible cultural heritage properties because I can gain insight into their culture, history,

Cambodia expects more Chinese visitor arrivals to drive tourism growth

STORY: Cambodia expects more Chinese visitor arrivals to drive tourism growth DATELINE: Oct. 20, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:59 LOCATION: Phnom Penh CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the park 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Khmer): CHEY SREYKHUOCH, Souvenir vendor at the Angkor Archeological Park in Siem Reap 3. various of tourists 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Khmer): HONG PENG, Chinese-speaking tour guide at the Angkor Archeological Park 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): PENG WANGXI, Chinese businessman from Shanghai STORYLINE: Chey Sreykhuoch, a souvenir vendor at the Angkor Archeological Park in Cambodia, is eager to see more Chinese tourists coming, saying they were the major source of her income in the pre-COVID era. SOUNDBITE 1 (Khmer): CHEY SREYKHUOCH, Souvenir vendor at the Angkor Archeological Park in Siem Reap "There were many Chinese tourists before the COVID-19, but it went quiet during the pandemic, and now, they have started to come back gradually. We want more Chinese tourists to come and visit Cambodia because the country is v

Chinese-invested airport in Cambodia's tourist hub expected to boost tourism, economy

STORY: Chinese-invested airport in Cambodia's tourist hub expected to boost tourism, economy DATELINE: Oct. 17, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:27 LOCATION: Phnom Penh CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Chinese-invested Siem Reap Angkor International Airport 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Khmer): SINN CHANSEREY VUTHA, Cambodian State Secretariat of Civil Aviation's Undersecretary of State 3. various of Chinese-invested Siem Reap Angkor International Airport 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Khmer): SINN CHANSEREY VUTHA, Cambodian State Secretariat of Civil Aviation's Undersecretary of State 5. various of officials greeting passengers at Chinese-invested Siem Reap Angkor International Airport 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Khmer): CHHAY SIVLIN, President of the Cambodia Association of Travel Agents STORYLINE: Chinese-invested Siem Reap Angkor International Airport (SAI) in northwest Cambodia's Siem Reap province commenced operations on Monday, raising hope for tourism growth. The SAI has been invested by the Angkor International Airport Investment (Cambodia)

High hopes for Cambodia's touristic, economic growth as Chinese-invested airport starts operation

STORY: High hopes for Cambodia's touristic, economic growth as Chinese-invested airport starts operation DATELINE: Oct. 17, 2023 LENGTH: 00:05:54 LOCATION: Phnom Penh CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (Khmer): RA SAMBO, Manager at souvenir shop Graines De Cambodge in Siem Reap province 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (Khmer): LEY LEAV, Maker of souvenirs in Siem Reap 3. SOUNDBITE 3 (Khmer): HETH RADY, Tuk-tuk driver in Siem Reap 4. aerial view of Chinese-invested Siem Reap Angkor International Airport 5. various of officials greeting passengers at the airport 6. various of souvenir shops 7. various of street views in Siem Reap provincial town STORYLINE: Ra Sambo, a manager at souvenir shop Graines De Cambodge here in northwest Cambodia's tourist hub, is optimistic that the Chinese-invested Siem Reap Angkor International Airport (SAI) will boost international tourist arrivals, revitalizing the COVID-19-hit tourism industry. She hoped that the SAI, commenced operation on Monday, will bring more foreign tourists to

China-Cambodia traditional Chinese medicine center inaugurated in Phnom Penh

STORY: China-Cambodia traditional Chinese medicine center inaugurated in Phnom Penh DATELINE: Oct. 13, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:10 LOCATION: Phnom Penh CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of the ceremony 2. SOUNDBITE (Khmer): MEY SITHACH, Deputy director of Cambodia-China Friendship Preah Kossamak Hospital STORYLINE: The China-Cambodia Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Center was launched in Phnom Penh, capital of Cambodia, on Thursday, with an aim to develop TCM in the Southeast Asian country. SOUNDBITE (Khmer): MEY SITHACH, Deputy director of Cambodia-China Friendship Preah Kossamak Hospital "The center is very useful, offering medical diagnosis and serving the healthcare need of the Cambodian people as well as the Chinese people living in Cambodia. It (TCM) is very useful to help treat Cambodian people who have suffered from chronic diseases. This TCM center will serve as a training venue for Cambodian medical practitioners across the country to gain insights into the TCM. It will also promote cooperati

Cambodian athletes to train in China for Hangzhou Asian Games

STORY: Cambodian athletes to train in China for Hangzhou Asian Games DATELINE: Aug. 24, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:22 LOCATION: Phnom Penh CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (Khmer): PEN SOKONG, Cambodia's national sprinter 2. various of Cambodian athletes gathering at Phnom Penh International Airport STORYLINE: Cambodia on Wednesday sent 136 athletes to train in China in preparation for the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, a senior sports official said. Vath Chamroeun, secretary general of the National Olympic Committee of Cambodia, said the athletes across 11 sports including swimming, basketball, volleyball, badminton, wrestling, judo, table tennis, athletics and gymnastics will train in China for three months. "The adult athletes will train in preparation for the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou from Sept. 23 to Oct. 8," Chamroeun told Xinhua. "For the under-18 athletes, they will train for other games in the future, especially the 2029 Asian Youth Games, to which Cambodia will play host." "This high-level te

"Guardian Spirit" ritual celebrated in Cambodia

STORY: "Guardian Spirit" ritual celebrated in Cambodia DATELINE: May 25, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:40 LOCATION: Phnom Penh CATEGORY: SOCIETY/CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the ritual 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Khmer): CHHUM SOK, Organizer 3. various of a parade 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Khmer): POV PHALLA, Participant 5. various of locals STORYLINE: Dozens of villagers on the northwest outskirts of Phnom Penh in Cambodia painted their faces and bodies and donned grass skirts on Wednesday as they celebrated an annual traditional ritual to ask a "guardian spirit" to bring good fortune and rain for their rice crop. Held at Boeung village, about 25 kilometers from central Phnom Penh, the Guardian Spirit Pring Ka-ek prayer festival was also intended to drive off evil spirits, keeping cattle healthy and rice yields large. Chhum Sok, an 81-year-old veteran member of the festival organizing committee, said the ritual has existed in the village for centuries. SOUNDBITE 1 (Khmer): CHHUM SOK, Organizer "This Guardian Spirit Pring Ka-ek pray

Cambodia celebrates 100-day countdown towards 32nd SEA Games

STORY: Cambodia celebrates 100-day countdown towards 32nd SEA Games DATELINE: Jan. 26, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:52 LOCATION: Phnom Penh CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the stadium 2. various of Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Gen. Tea Banh delivering a speech 3. various of the celebration STORYLINE: Cambodia on Wednesday celebrated the 100-day countdown to the 32nd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, with a fireworks display, a drumbeat, martial arts performance, songs and dance. Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Gen. Tea Banh, who is also the chairman of the Cambodia SEA Games Organizing Committee (CAMSOC), said the countdown affirmed the kingdom's readiness to welcome all athletes, sports officials, and visitors to the 32nd SEA Games. "With just 100 days to go, Cambodia will mark its sports legacy and fulfill its dream by hosting the SEA Games for the first time in 64 years," he said at the event held at the Morodok Techo National Stadium on the capital's northern suburb. At the event,

Cambodia's Killing Fields, unfinished justice

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia - Visitors light incense at the memorial facility Cheung Ek Killing Fields in a suburb of Phnom Penh on Oct. 12, 2009 for victims of Khmer Rouge massacres there decades ago. (Kyodo)

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