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If there is one word for me to describe 2025, that’d be “valleys”! In fact, it started with a high point for me with the 08th batch of Sunflower Film Alliance (SFA) new members. This peak was followed by a hollow of that collective and my personal/family issues. The tent was professionally picked up from last September until it dropped again with our Cambodian border clash. Sounds familiar to…

One of the most vibran art organization I have been looking up to is Phare Ponleu Selapak (Association) – Battambang. Not only has this association trained disadvataged children and youth in Battambang with meaningful artistic skills, especially in circus performances, but it has also remodeled its non-profit for its financial sustainability through Phare the Cambodian Circus – Siem Reap. As a…

As much as I claim myself to be “apolitical” and “pro-peace” as reflected in my previous posts (1) (2), on my affiliation with Salzburg Global, this post may sound self-contradictory as you will discover my stand regarding the ongoing disputes between Cambodia and Thailand. Also, bear in mind that most parts here simply reflect on my personal opinions and observation. So if you feel disturbed by…

How I learned equanimity about Chiang Mai!

Last year, I got two opportunities related to Chiang Mai, which I missed, beyond my control. Needless to say, this upper Northern province of Thailand has made for one of my dream destinations for many years. Should I attribute it to the song of “Chiang Mai Flower” by our Cambodian late mega-singer, SIN Sisamouth?! Well, similar to Mondulkiri and Ratanakiri, I was looking forward to to its cool…

Check out my personal review of the Perfect Motion and do something!

What is the last documentary you saw? Was it on TV or in cinema? How did it touch you? I bet you can’t answer all these questions at one take! Yet, if you go and watch “The Perfect Motion” (TPM) right now in a nearby cinema (in Cambodia), you’ll feel different about the documentary. And, after watching the whole movie, I learned why TPM is worth your time, money and spirit. Read this post along…

New year, new retreat and experiences!

Now that I’m moving forward with 2023, it seems the new year started with what I didn’t expect, notably through Sunflower Film Alliance (SFA). For those of you who haven’t known about SFA, they are a youth collective with membership annually renewed. In a broader sense, this model looks like a school to me/us! By tradition, we treat our new members with a team retreat so they’ll come back more…

Yeah, it has been several months since I last blogged. Trust me this silence has happened for “your” great reason. I keep traveling for work so much that I’d like to share with you here five takeaways. These are simple, yet powerful lessons I have learned from my latest community interactions. 1- If People Don’t Change, Change Your Approach If I’m describing this takeaway, you may find it…