Campaigning for better health in Cambodia
“Taste of Life is the major new TV drama spearheading the World Service Trust’s mass media health campaign in Cambodia.
Set in ‘Friendship Hospital’ the series follows the stories of the young doctors and nurses as they confront the health matters thrown up in their working lives.
The media campaign integrates vital HIV/AIDS information with other national health priorities, such as maternal and child health, by using the television drama, radio phone-in programmes, and radio and television advertising to convey the messages to the Cambodian audience.”
For more:
- Taste of Life Cambodia
- Taste of Life - Rous Cheat Chivit (I previously reviewed)
- Campaigning for better health in Cambodia
- Combatting HIV/AIDS in Cambodia
- BBC World Service Trust
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Sopheap, you are not out of luck. At least I found on Sunday last week that the project that films the Taste of Life launched a website of its own. So you can take a look at it although you are in the United States and cannot access to the TV broadcasting in Cambodia. You can see most of the stars are new to the film industry, but they are so talented to attract me to be one of the fans.
June 15th, 2005 04:48
Tharum,
Can you tell us anything about the Jackie Chan/Lok Chouy fighting AIDS/HIV Campaign? Has it been started yet? What do Cambodians think about it? Is there a difference between what younger/older people think? Are there lots of billboards/signs?
June 15th, 2005 06:56
Hey thanks Tharum. I’ve checked that link and read about those actors/actresses (all in Khmer). I’m a big fan of Keov Pichpisey! I think I’m in love with her
. Well, through that website, I found out the show both playing on TV5 and on Tor Tor Kaw. We can get the satelite reception on Tor Tor Kaw here in Los Angeles. I will have to check the programming schedule. One thing I don’t like about Khmer TV drama or movie is that they tend to dub the voice (lips synch). Dubbing the voice is not natural at all. I want to hear the real natural voice of those actors & actresses, especially how sweet the real voice of Keov Pichpisey may sound like. Wow!
Take care and thanks again,
Sopheap.
June 17th, 2005 19:14
Beth,
It has begun some time as I saw him on local TV. In the advertising, he joint hand with AID victims in an attempt to fight against HIV/AIDS discrimination. Really creative since he is one of the most popular movie stars, especially to young people. He also took part in promoting helmet for safe travel. I am sure most of young and old people know him very well. Sure, I see some billboards on street in Phnom Penh, but not quite sure whether they are also placed in the provinces.
June 17th, 2005 19:18
Do not worry. They voice their words naturally. I am sure.
The good point I have to credit to this drama is it is truely about Cambodian society.
June 18th, 2005 10:18
Thanks Tharum.
I didn’t know that he was part of the helmet promotion. At the TSF rural school in Roteang that I worked with, the English teachers wear helmets on their mopeds as a role model for the students.
I had also read about someone who invented a lightweight helmet to wear in tropical countries.
Keep up the great work on your blog!
October 3rd, 2005 11:00
Great blog, keep up the good work. Glad to see sites like this.
Here is another good site I said I would pass along.
Dish Network
Thanks