Cambodia - Neak Ta Chen ceremony, a set on Flickr.

Didn’t make it home for Mardi Gras yet again, but this year I was able to see this. ***if blood makes you squeamish, then this will not be one of your favorite sets***

Chinese-Khmer belief where Shamans are possessed by a revered Chinese Grandfather Spirit which makes them oblivious to pain. They then cut their tongues and then lick pieces of paper which people buy for good luck & fortune. Also saw them wipe blood on small flags and even spit directly onto people. Celebrated around 2 weeks after Chinese New Year in conjunction with the Full Moon.

Article about the ceremony in the Phnom Penh Paper Cambodia Daily http://goo.gl/dNea7

Last fireworks for King-Father Norodom Sihanouk

Royal Cambodian Armed Forces (RCAF) Special Force Airborne 911 Brigade firing105-mm shells from 12 Howitzer artillery guns over the Tonle Sap River with synchronized fireworks in honor of King-Father Norodom Sihanouk Cremation Day.

Hearse used in King-Father Norodom Sihanouk’s funeral procession on Flickr.

Just uploaded some shots from King-Father Norodom Sihanouk’s funeral procession.

King Norodom Sihanouk Crematorium on Flickr.

Map for the Funeral Procession for King-Father Norodom Sihanouk
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Mourning King-Father Norodom Sihanouk

10,000 Monks on Flickr.

Cambodia Election Day Watch Poster on Flickr.

Election Day Watch Poster for Cambodia Democrats Abroad

Prayer Circle

Mourning King-Father Norodom Sihanouk on Flickr.

Cambodia - Mourning King-Father Norodom Sihanouk, a set on Flickr.

Some photos outside the Royal Palace in Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Florida State of Debate: Final Show Down on Flickr.

Presidential Debate poster for Cambodia Democrats Abroad event Florida State of Debate: Final Show Down

Since I have already gotten comments regarding it, here is the source for the “Put the White back in the White House.” NO, I didn’t make it up. It’s in the News and relevant.

Town Hall Thrash Out on Flickr.

DUE TO CULTURAL OBSERVANCE OF THE DEATH OF KING NORODOM SIHANOUK THIS EVENT IS CANCELLED IN PHNOM PENH.

Presidential Debate poster for Cambodia Democrats Abroad event Town Hall Thrash Out.

The Bain of Big Bird on Flickr.

“Bain of Big Bird” is a political parody conceived during the creation of a Poster series for Cambodia Democrats Abroad.

Bluegrass Brouhaha on Flickr.

If you happen to miss Vice Presidential Debate 2012 on October 11th and are traveling through Phnom Penh, Cambodia you’ll have a second chance of see it at Meta House on October 12th.

Used traditional Khmer design elements to recreate the Obama Logo for Cambodia Democrats Abroad organization.

“Mile-High Melee” on Flickr.

If you happen to miss the 1st U.S. Presidential Debate 2012 on October 3rd and are traveling through Phnom Penh, Cambodia you’ll have a second chance of see it at Meta House on October 5th.

“A 14-year-old girl was shot dead this morning by heavily armed officials who opened fire on a group of about 1,000 families they were sent to evict in Kratie province, military police have confirmed.”