Join Raffles for a unique chance to hear a stunning firsthand account of Cambodia’s tumultuous past 40 years by Jim Laurie, an award winning American writer, journalist, and broadcaster, known principally for his work in Asia.
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Join Raffles for a unique chance to hear a stunning firsthand account of Cambodia’s tumultuous past 40 years by Jim Laurie, an award winning American writer, journalist, and broadcaster, known principally for his work in Asia.
Jim’s first visit to Phnom Penh was in 1970, just after Norodom Sihanouk was ousted from power. Jim has returned numerous times since, during such pivotal moments as the moments leading up to the take over by the Khmer Rouge and 5 years later when they were subsequently ousted by the Vietnamese.
These free lectures, which are open to the public, will be held two nights only; Raffles Hotel Le Royal, Phnom Penh Sunday 30 January, 2011 at 5pm in the Sunflower Room and Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor (http://www.raffles.com/siemreap), Siem Reap Tuesday 1 February, 2011 at 6pm in the Elephant Bar.
His 1-hour talk leads guests through Cambodia's troubled past narrated by his own personal experiences in Cambodia, enhanced with footage from the 1970’s, 1990’s and 2010.
Please join us for this incredible lecture in either Phnom Penh or Siem Reap, no reservations required.
ABOUT RAFFLES GRAND HOTEL D’ANGKOR
The elegant French period Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor is a sophisticated retreat only steps away from Siem Reap’s bustling market and a mere eight kilometers from the Angkor Temple ruins. Distinguished as one of the grand hotels of Asia, it was originally built in 1932 and provided accommodation during the golden age of travel. Now restored, it has 120 guest rooms including four individually designed Personality Suites, six Cabana Suites and two Villa Suites set within the hotel gardens.
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