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Cinemas
Since the encouragement from the Ministry of Fine Arts and Culture and
the Cambodian people strongly support to the Khmer films, most abandoned
cinemas have been re-open. Recently, the Khmer films is very popular for
Cambodian people not only in city but also provinces. The Khmer movies
can be seen around the city at the main street - such as Kirirom Cinema
- Sihanouk blvd., Luxe Cinema - Norodom blvd., Vimean Tip - Monivong
blvd...
Movie Houses
English language movies shown in private viewing rooms at Movie Street
Video Center, #116, Sihanouk blvd., The French Cultural Center (Street
184) hosts French films at 6:30PM every few days. The Russian Market (Toul
Tom Pong) carries the most recent movies CDs.
Nightclubs
Phnom Penh is the place for disco nightlife. There are several clubs
that see a good mix of locals and foreigners, like Rock, Spark, U2...
Nightlife in Phnom Penh tends to begin fairly late - an 9 pm start is
usual, after a leisurely meal and some drinks at a bar. Drink prices can
be steep, but you can always pop outside and get a swift half from a
street seller.
Outside Phnom Penh, nightlife is dominated by Khmer nightclubs. These
are basically 'hostess clubs' aimed at men, but it is no problem for
foreign women to enter. They have a live band and are a good place to
learn a bit about Khmer dancing.
Traditional Dance
Public performances of Khmer traditional dance are few and far between.
The places to find are at few hotel in Phnom Penh and most local
restaurants in Siem Reap. Check the local English-language newspapers
for news of upcoming events.
Pubs & Bars
Phnom Penh and Siem Reap is best place for pubs and bars. Elsewhere
around Cambodia, drinking takes places at street stalls, in restaurants
and in nightclubs.
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