ABOUT US
Apsara Cambodia is a club that focuses on exploring and sharing Cambodia’s culture and history. You can expect to participate and organise a lot of different events like Khmer New Year, water festival, kite-making workshops and even movie nights that highlight and teach participants about the history and culture of Cambodia.
KEY EVENTS
- Bonn Phum: Khmer New Year Celebration
"Bonn Phum" - literally translates to "village festival" - and enjoy the culture, traditions, history, modernity and colours of Cambodia - Movie Nights - A Tradition
Immerse yourself in the rich cinematic history of Cambodia with our Movie Nights. From classics to contemporary Cambodian films, these films will leave you with both entertainment and cultural enrichment - Svakum Tea
Svakum translates to “Welcome” in Khmer. In this event, we welcome new students to the SMU Cambodian community to mingle with one another on a delightful evening tea.
REACH OUT TO US
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HOW TO JOIN THE CLUB?
Exco roles are passed-down to those interested via an interview process. No prior experience is necessary. Opportunities will be provided to any of those interested. More details about this will be sent via email.
"I never knew there was such a club with people from my own country. Growing up alone in Singapore, it is rare to find a Cambodian community and I am glad to have found this group of people who can relate to me and my experiences. As the president of the club, I enjoy organising events to reach out to the student population and teach them more about my country’s past and history. I hope to spread the knowledge of my humble country to even more people, especially the incoming freshmen and continue to plan more creative and engaging events in the future."
- Bibi, President of Apsara Cambodia, School of Business, Year 1
"Leaving home and coming to study in a different country might make many people feel homesick, and I am no different. However, joining the Apsara Cambodia club and working together to promote our culture has made me feel closer to home. My experience with this club has taught me that home is more than just a place; it is the people around us."
- Meileang Ly, Honorary Finance Secretary of Apsara Cambodia, School of Economics, Year 1
FAQ
Anyone and everyone is free to join and be a member of our club. Our exco team comprises people of different nationalities and you need not be Cambodian to spread the knowledge of its culture and heritage.
Depending on the number of events we plan to organize each semester, the Exco team will meet up minimally 4-5 times virtually or offline to discuss the execution of our events per semester.
Look forward to our first event at the start of the semester, “Svakum Tea”, happening in the first week of school where we welcome all new and existing SMU students to enjoy traditional Khmer foods and desserts while learning more about our event and mingling with one another.
Additionally, we are also organizing more events including Khmer Board Games Night and Horror Movie Night in the upcoming semester.
Do keep a lookout for these events!
Simply join our telegram channel, and members of the channel links will get firsthand updates about any future events or giveaways!
You can follow us on our Instagram page: @apsara_cambodia for more information, alternatively, you can approach any of our friendly exco members of Apsara Cambodia, comprising of many Cambodians who will be more than happy to answer any questions you have relating to our club or country.
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