Definitive evidence of the existence of the critically endangered Giant Ibis in Koh Kong province has been captured, with the last sighting there recorded in 1918. A camera trap set by NGO Wildlife Alliance recently took a photo of the bird in the province’s Kampong Som Valley, and area well-known f...
Three-time national champion Narith Sim again proved that he is one of the best show jumpers in Cambodia at the Ezecom Horse Jumping Grand Prix, held at the Cambodian Country Club on Nov. 27. The rider reigned supreme in the Grand Prix, beating Pheaktra Phun into second place and Sochea Moeng into t...
The annual Friendship Festival moved from its former home in Siem Reap to Battambang for its third musical extravaganza. Proceeds from the event, which was held on Dec. 9 and Dec. 10, went towards Phare Ponleu Selpak arts NGO. Recognised Cambodian singers Preap Sovath and Khemara Sereymoun performed...
The ancient fighting art of Bokator is enjoying a surge in popularity after a recent tournament in Phnom Penh was televised by CTN. Audience numbers for the three-hour tournament were so high that CTN is considering airing fights once a month. The Cambodian Bokator Federation says that will help the...
The annual Angkor Bike Race and Ride saw its biggest ever turn out with the number of participants cycling around Siem Reap’s temple complex hitting 620 on Dec. 3, with no injuries recorded. With organisers deeming it a “complete success”, John Robert Mucha took the men’s 100km title with Robin Mart...
