The name is not official yet, but all things point to the block of St 2½ that runs south of Psar Nath becoming Battambang's first concentrated arts district. A gaggle of galleries, shops and funky bars have set up, including Lotus Bar and Make Maek, with more expected to follow. Make a point to have a stroll here and check out the latest happenings.
Lotus Bar owner Darren Swallow, who helped found the respected Sammaki Gallery a bit further south on St 2½, expects to inaugurate a 'First Friday' art market, which will see the street closed to vehicular traffic.
