In 2025, the Water Festival was canceled in the Cambodian capital. This decision was made in the context of border tensions with Thailand and a humanitarian crisis that required the government’s attention. The political choice to abandon most of the festivities in Phnom Penh aimed to concentrate resources on managing displaced populations and ensuring internal stability, at the cost of a significant tourism sacrifice.​

Until January 15, 2026, five artists from the prestigious Phare Ponleu Selpak School of Battambang take the public on a sensory journey where their works combine painting and immersive mixed media.

Let us recall that on November 11, 1918, the armistice ending the guerre de 14-18 was signed. The First World War, which caused more than 18 million deaths, saw the participation of thousands of volunteers from the French colonial empire. Among them were also Cambodians.

Discussions between McDonald’s Corporation and Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister Sun Chanthol confirm a decisive step in the kingdom’s economic opening. The American giant, represented by Andrew Gregory, Executive Director for Southeast Asia, is currently exploring the conditions for establishing in Phnom Penh.

As the hot season approaches, it is time to think about discovering or rediscovering the Cambodian coastline which shelters some magical places. Cambodge Mag offers a selection of exclusive resorts — which we have tested — where authenticity, comfort, and gastronomy intertwine to offer unique experiences. Here is a non-exhaustive guide of some beautiful addresses to combine dreams, rest, and discoveries.

On November 7, Cambodia celebrated the 22nd anniversary of the inscription of the Royal Ballet of Cambodia on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO. Timeless rites, enchanting gestures, dazzling costumes: the Khmer royal dance embodies not only the soul of an ancient civilization but also a living treasure that continues to illuminate the global cultural stage.

It is a beautiful story unfolding today within the prestigious spaces of Raffles Hotel Le Royal, carried by a unique initiative: inviting the children from the NGO Sunrise Cambodia to express themselves through painting, inspired by the elegance and unique atmosphere of the hotel. Their works will then be exhibited and distributed as postcards, offering great visibility to their creativity and their vision of the world.

A brand-new sound in Phnom Penh! On the 15th of this month starting at 7:00 PM, Chew & Bash at the Coconut Club on Koh Pich will host the debut of an entirely new musical group made up of twelve musicians with a very brassy sound: Brass On The Block.

On this Sunday, November 9, 2025, the Kingdom of Cambodia commemorates the 72nd anniversary of the proclamation of its independence from the French colonial power. This national day, a symbol of sovereignty and rebirth, holds special significance for the Cambodian people. Through official ceremonies, parades, and tributes paid to His Majesty King Father Norodom Sihanouk, the architect of national freedom, the entire country celebrates the pride of its heritage and the continu

Until November 8, 2025, Battambang ignites with creativity with the official opening of the 4th edition of the S’Art Urban Art Festival, an event confirming the city as the beating heart of the contemporary Cambodian artistic scene.

In the midst of the tragedy of the border conflict with Thailand, Sergeant Samreth Pry, a dedicated soldier of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces, lost his life in combat. At 58, he embodied bravery and devotion, sacrificing himself to defend his homeland.​

At the dawn of the 20th century, as the great colonial currents were redrawing new horizons, a Breton painter with a keen eye and a seafaring soul ventured to the mysterious heart of Cambodia. Maurice Menardeau, naval officer and official artist, was not content to simply travel through these distant lands: he scrutinized them, felt them, and transposed them with rare sensitivity.

In a call to action for women's health, Overseas Cambodian Investment Corporation (OCIC) and Intercare Hospital, in partnership with Douleurs Sans Frontières Cambodia (DSF Cambodia), the Institute of Research for Development (IRD), Toutes à l’École Cambodia, and the Royal University of Fine Arts (RUFA), organized at Connexion, Koh Pich, an awareness event on breast cancer with the theme: "Early screening offers the best chance to cure breast cancer."

October 25, 2025, will be a key date in the fight against plastic pollution in Cambodia. At Preah Sihanouk High School, the innovative Green Miracle initiative orchestrated the TrashArt exhibition and the Plastic in Peril forum, two events that transformed used plastic into powerful artistic messages.

Bayon Education and Development (BED), in partnership with the International Organization of La Francophonie (OIF), officially launched on October 3, 2025, in Run Ta Ek, Siem Reap province, the project entitled "Promoting a Sustainable, Circular, and Inclusive Tourism Ecosystem for Youth and Women."

From November 14 to 16, 2025, Siem Reap will dress up in the colors of the Francophonie and invites enthusiasts, families, and the curious to a festive immersion at the heart of the Village de la Francophonie. On the riverbanks, at the corner of 5th Street and Pokambor Avenue, this unmissable event will offer a variety of cultures, activities, and flavors in a friendly atmosphere open to all.

On October 30, 2025, the EuroCham Healthcare Forum and Innovation Exhibition 2025 brought together the main players in the health sector, from public decision-makers to private innovators, around a shared ambition: to shape a trusted, inclusive, and forward-looking digital health system in Cambodia.

In the setting of the SUN & MOON Riverside in Phnom Penh, on October 30, 2025, the Health and Innovation Forum organized by EuroCham Cambodia established itself as a melting pot of ideas and proposals to shape the future of digital health in the Kingdom.

The Gallerist team is pleased to present the latest exhibition by contemporary artist Chhim Sothy, HIGHLANDS — a captivating exploration of the ethnic communities of Northern Cambodia. Through this collection, the artist offers a unique perspective on the traditions, daily life, and spiritual connections of the highland minorities.​

For our last activity with the Kep West team, we travelled to Koh Ach Seh, an island located just a few dozen minutes by boat from Kep. It is here that Marine Conservation Cambodia has set up one of its bases.

Céline Huynh is an entrepreneur and consultant whose journey reflects the richness of a multicultural Franco-Asian identity. With over fifteen years of experience in the restaurant, construction, and event sectors, she has established herself as an expert in management and business development.

The Institut français du Cambodge is proud to present Snapping 2025 / Snap Dance, an immersive video installation by Michael Laub co-produced with NGO Phare Ponleu Selpak, as part of Digital November 2025.

From November 3 to 8, 2025, the historic city of Battambang, Cambodia, is preparing to become a true living canvas of colors, rhythms, and artistic expression. The 4th edition of the SArt Urban Arts Festival, organized by Phare Ponleu Selpak and supported by the TUI Care Foundation, this year highlights the theme "Colorful Cultures", celebrating the richness of cultures and the unifying power of art.

Cambodia will officially celebrate the 21st anniversary of the coronation of His Majesty Preah Bat Samdech Preah Boromneath Norodom Sihamoni on 29 October 2025.