Hôtel de la Paix sponsors giant rabbit at Siem Reap’s annual Puppet Parade (Cambodia)
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Hôtel de la Paix sponsors giant rabbit at Siem Reap’s annual Puppet Parade (Cambodia)
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Category: Asia Pacific - Cambodia
This is a press release selected by our editorial committee and published online for free on 2011-02-25
Children’s community arts initiative, the Giant Puppet Project, celebrates its fifth year
This weeked, Siem Reap’s pioneering Hôtel de la Paix was the proud sponsor of a giant rabbit at the city’s fifth annual Giant Puppet Parade. This local children’s community arts project provides a creative platform for disadvantaged children to foster and promote self-expression and confidence through art, and helping to build a sense of community.
Under the guidance of student artists from the Phare Ponleu Seplak art school in Battambang, giant puppets are created by over 500 children in fun workshops, and incorporate unique educational, cultural or ecological themes such as road safety, hygiene, local cultural appreciation and environmental awareness. 12 local organisations and schools participated in the 2011 workshops, with the spectacular results bursting onto the streets of Siem Reap in the annual parade on Saturday 19 February 2011.
About Hôtel de la Paix
Located in the heart of Siem Reap, close to the cultural and historic heart of Cambodia, Hôtel de la Paix is a luxury boutique hotel within easy reach of colourful markets and vibrant nightlife; and just a few kilometres from the breathtaking temple complexes of Angkor Wat, often referred to as the eighth wonder of the world and recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Khmer culture is celebrated in every aspect of style and service at Hôtel de la Paix, from the Meric Restaurant, with its seasonally inspired local cuisine to the Arts Lounge, which pays tribute to Cambodian artists; and Spa Indochine, which offers signature traditional treatments. Each of Hôtel de la Paix’s 107 spacious, beautifully appointed en suite rooms features chic interiors and contemporary furnishings complimented by intricate wall mountings and handcrafted lamps, creating a balance between modern design and traditional detailing.
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