GARMENT WORKERS ARE CREATIVE!
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Phnom Penh: On FRI, 22/01, 7 PM, a screening, “I AM PRECIOUS!” is a fashion contest where garment factory workers design and present dresses and t-shirts. This year’s event – organized by “Better Factories Cambodia”, International Labour Organization (ILO) with the help of various sponsors – was held on the 29th of November 2009 at Phnom Penh’s Chaktomuk Hall. Meta House documented this important event for Cambodian TV 3 (2009, 30mins). This premiere screening is presented by THE MESSENGER BAND, which consists of former garment factory workers. Cambodia’s only girl-group with a cause was formed in 2005. Tonight they present a selection of moving a-capella-songs “from the factories”.
