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The Wires: The FCC Cambodia Monthly Newsletter
January 2009

'Hot Off The Press'

La Mansion: Dance House Nights

Phnom Penh's newest entry to the late-night party scene is the semi-abandoned shell of a mansion at 32 Sotheros.

http://www.fcccambodia.com/newsletter/0109/la-mansion.php

'The FCC Permanent Collection'

From every exhibit held at The FCC one piece goes to the Permanent Collection. Now 14 years on, the show represents an unparalleled reflection of contemporary Cambodian events.

http://www.fcccambodia.com/newsletter/1208/permanent-collection.php


FCC Angkor: Temple Cruise

Explore Angkor Wat in January with a special 10% discount on the FCC Angkor's Temple Cruise get-away, a 3-day, 2-night package to the temples of Angkor and treatments from Visaya Spa.

Visaya Spa: Peace of Angkor

Refresh and relax with Visaya Spa's "Peace of Angkor" treatment special. A full one-hour body massage and a one-hour Visaya facial with our secret blend of natural honey and Khmer herbs. Two hours of pampering for only $75. Visit Visaya Spa. Or call Visaya Spa, 063 760 814.

Chow: Chow 8 Lunch Special

Sample the new scrumptious Asian lunch special from Chow, with wine. Only $8. See the menu.

The Quay: Happy Hour

Happy Hour at The Quay from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. daily. Enjoy half-priced juices and cocktails and $1 Tiger Draft beer. Rooftop open to the public.


Headlines From the Phnom Penh Post

Slump hits Indonesia ecotourism

Projects such as orangutan rescue at Sumatra national park, as well as other sites, feel brunt of economic crisis, with fewer funds for protecting rare animals and threatened habitats.

http://www.fcccambodia.com/newsletter/0109/ppp1.php

Cambodia's Sibling Band achieves unexpected fame

When Heng Srey Sambath bought his son a guitar, he never imagined that music would become his family's fascination and even make them famous.

http://www.fcccambodia.com/newsletter/0109/ppp2.php

Crackdown on Poipet touts

Tourism Ministry issues new guidelines for tour operators.

http://www.fcccambodia.com/newsletter/0109/ppp3.php

Calendar of Events

La Mansion

  • DJ Karma Jan 10, 10 p.m.
  • DJ Glaser Jan 24, 10 p.m.

FCC Angkor

  • Max Mellow on strings (acoustic music). Every Friday 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
  • Khmer Buffet, every Saturday, $15.
  • Premiere League football Every Saturday & Sunday.

 

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