Page 3: On the Spotlight: Pheakdey S. Bun
RAJANA: Besides art, what else do you do for fun?
PHEAKDEY: I enjoy reading a lot, shopping for book and participate in sport activities, workout.
RAJANA: : I see you're not much of a couch potato.
PHEAKDEY: Well, if you are referring to watching TV, I don't do much of that.
TV programs these days are junk because of the saturation of reality shows and I don't have time too!
RAJANA: What is the last book that you have read?
PHEAKDEY: : It's a French book talking about Angkorian history. The title is "Angkor,
Chute, Gloire et Resurrection" by Michel Tauriac. It's really interesting to learn
about the origin of our country and how our people living in that era aren't that
much different from the Khmers of today.
RAJANA: : Back to the Logo Contest. How did you feel
about being the winner of the contest?
PHEAKDEY: I was very excited and happy. This was the first time I won any logo contest.
At the same time, I feel very blessed and lucky. I'm living here in Montreal and
I participated in a logo contest that is actually happening over on the other coast in Seattle.
RAJANA: Oh, I see. It was a tough decision for us as there were
several other quality pieces submitted.
PHEAKDEY: : An anecdote about the logo. I think it was the last day before the deadline and
I remembered that I was rushing it 'til 3 am before I sent it out. And the next day I had
school. It was crazy but I really wanted to be well done. Nice and neat. That's my
perfectionist side. It's worth it now!
RAJANA: What about the Society that attracted you to become a member?
PHEAKDEY: : I found it interesting and unique to have an organization devoted to promoting
Khmer arts and entertainment. And since I like all forms of art, I think is very awesome to
have that kind of organization; especially lead by young people like you, Phatry. Because
of that, I became a member. I hope and wish there were other organizations like Rajana in
other universities and countries. It's really amazing what you guys have accomplished.
And by the way, happy one year anniversary to Rajana too!
RAJANA: Would you ever consider creating another Rajana Society
branch in your area?
PHEAKDEY: Of course I would but only if there is more Khmer college students like me that are
passionate about Khmer arts.
