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May 15-21, 2021
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Cambodia NagaCorp working on “fresh plans” for non-gaming Angkor Wat project
After the rejection of a proposal in late March, NagaCorp is now working on “fresh plans'' for a non-gaming resort near the UNESCO World Heritage site Angkor Wat, Siem Reap, Cambodia.
Date: May 19, 2021 Source: Casino Review Author: Link: https://www.casino-review.co/nagacorp-working-on-fresh-plans-for-non- gaming-angkor-wat-project/
Ancient Khmer empire shown in immersive 3D at Siem Reap museum
Immersive Angkor, a joint venture with multiple companies, will be the first permanent immersive museum in Southeast Asia where visitors are immersed in the subject matter and transported them through time and space to another era via high-end technology.
Date: May 17, 2021 Source: Phnom Penh Post Author: Raksmey Hong
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Indonesia ‘Our vision is big’: Little Indonesia Cultural Centers opens in Somersworth
The Little Indonesia Cultural Center, which aims to connect Indonesian communities with New Hampshire and beyond through expressions of art, culture, and economic opportunities via a vibrant, revitalized business district located in downtown Somersworth, cut the ribbon for a grand opening on Saturday.
Date: May 15, 2021 Source: Fosters Daily Democrat Author: Karen Dandurant Link: https://www.fosters.com/story/news/local/2021/05/15/somersworth-nh-little- indonesia-cultural-center-opens-big-goals/5088530001/
Philippines 10 important Filipino artworks you can only see at the National Museum
To commemorate International Museum Day, 10 very important Filipino prized artworks that you can see at the National Museum of Fine Arts were introduced.
Date: May 18, 2021 Source: ABS CBN News Author: Link: https://news.abs-cbn.com/ancx/culture/art/05/18/21/10-important-filipino- artworks-you-can-only-see-at-the-national-museum
Philippines cave art becomes first directly dated in Southeast Asia
A Griffith University-led research team has carbon-dated cave art resembling a human-like figure in the Philippines for the first time, potentially clarifying the timeline of early human activity in the area.
Date: May 17, 2021 Source: Phys Org Author: Link: https://phys.org/news/2021-05-philippines-cave-art-dated-southeast.html
Singapore Arts and sports sectors in S’pore to receive additional support and tightened Covid-19 measures
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The arts and sports sectors in Singapore will receive more support amid tighter curbs to stem the rise in Covid-19 infections.
Date: May 15, 2021 Source: The Straits Times Author: David Sun Link: https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/arts-and-sports-sectors-in-spore- to-receive-additional-support-in-light-of-tightened
Vietnam The Factory hosts conversation on Vietnamese sculpture
The Factory Contemporary Arts Centre will host an art conversation “The Undercurrents Of Vietnamese Modern Sculpture Pre/Post 1975 Until Now: an Introduction” on May 22.
Date: May 20, 2021 Source: Vietnam News Author: Link: https://vietnamnews.vn/life-style/expat-corner/952258/the-factory- hosts-conversation-on-vietnamese-sculpture.html
Workshop on how to turn earth into art
A workshop on sculpting and drawing on clay will be held by Vietclay Art every Saturday from now until the end of September.
Date: May 20, 2021 Source: Vietnam News Author: Link: https://vietnamnews.vn/life-style/expat-corner/952256/workshop-on-how- to-turn-earth-into-art.html
National Museum of History to go digital to attract more visitors
Twenty national treasures at the Vietnam National Museum of History in Hanoi will be introduced to the public via a virtual gallery in June at the latest with support of digital technology.
Date: May 18, 2021 Source: Vietnam Plus Author: Link: https://en.vietnamplus.vn/national-museum-of-history-to-go-digital-to- attract-more-visitors/201634.vnp
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The Vietnam Ceramic Arts Exhibition will be held in mid-October in Hanoi to honour Vietnamese artists’ creativity in their work on the traditional material.
Date: May 17, 2021 Source: Vietnam Plus Author: Link: https://en.vietnamplus.vn/exhibition-highlighting-vietnamese-ceramic-arts- to-be-held-in-midoctober/201605.vnp
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