Pavillon Baltard Prepares to Sizzle on March 28, 2026. Sixteen candidates from the vibrant Cambodian diaspora will compete for the Miss Cambodia in France crown at a sumptuous gala blending refined dining and spectacle.

In the lush green hills of Veal Veng, in the Cardamom Mountains near the Thai border, the Khmer Rouge past lingers like a mist over the forest trails of Thmar Da and the streams of O’Plouk Damrei.

Chaktomuk Temple, a unique ancient Buddhist sanctuary in Cambodia, could regain its popularity as a heritage site destination, as many tourists visited the attraction after its restoration in 2018.

À Paris, où les cultures se croisent avec harmonie, l'élection de Miss Cambodge en France 2026 s'annonce comme un rendez-vous majeur. Le 28 mars, un gala mettra en avant des jeunes femmes remarquables, porteuses d'un héritage riche et d'ambitions claires.

From the Origins of Khmer Smiling Children (ESK) to the New Challenges of the Kep Educational Center (CEK), Sylvia Sisowath Embodies an Unwavering Supportive Presence. Returning from an intense four-month stay, she draws up a balance sheet for Cambodge Mag of an initiative that today brings together numerous actors around education, disability, and culture.

The Mekong Exploration Mission was an expedition funded by the colonial government of French Cochinchina. Amid competition among colonial powers for access to the Chinese market, its main objective was to establish the navigability of the Mekong toward China.

At the heart of the meanders of the great Mekong River, in the 1st century CE, the imperishable legend of Queen Soma is born. Daughter of a nāga king, these mythical Hindu serpent guardians of the waters, she reigns over Funan, the first Southeast Asian kingdom with Indian influence, and still irrigates the Khmer imagination.

At Pavillon Baltard, Sixteen Candidates Vie for the Crown. Portraits of three of them, where beauty blends with heritage and commitment.

Year of the Fire Horse Charges Ahead from January 30, 2026. This fiery steed, emblem of a devouring passion and conquering freedom, infuses the year with flamboyant, irresistible energy.

Jackie Chan, living legend of Hong Kong action cinema, has marked Cambodia with several unforgettable visits blending humanitarian efforts, culture, and cinematic dreams. From 2004 to 2009, and even beyond, the kung-fu icon immersed himself in this rebuilding nation, visiting Angkor and supporting vital causes.

A high-ranking Cambodian official hailed a sharp decline in social discrimination against the LGBTQ+ community, presenting legal marriage equality not only as a human rights advancement but also as a strategic economic lever for the Kingdom.

Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, stands out as one of the most dazzling and unifying celebrations in Cambodia, especially within the Sino-Khmer communities that weave into the country's urban fabric.

INearly 80 years ago, amid the turmoil of the post-war period, Thailand – then Siam – buckled under diplomatic and military pressure to return territories conquered at the expense of Cambodia and French Indochina.

Queen Indradevi played a key role in the history of the Khmer Empire, where she came to the throne following her marriage to King Jayavarman

With a life marked by both pain and joy, Lou—who today refuses to teach dance lessons herself in favor of more needy local teachers—chose to humbly share her unusual journey with Cambodge Mag, full of gratitude.

Between 1975 and 1985, thousands of Vietnamese boat people perished in the Gulf of Thailand under assaults by Thai pirates. These coastal fishermen, driven by plunder and xenophobia, committed acts of extreme violence documented by the UN.

SEAJA Projects, or “Children of Asia – Solidarity with Joseph and Agnes,” is a French NGO founded in 2025 by two committed friends from Brittany dedicated to educating disadvantaged children in Southeast Asia. Apolitical and non-denominational, it focuses on isolated rural villages in Cambodia and Thailand, delivering simple, high-impact projects.

Phnom Penh, 14 février 2026 – Imagine Sothea and Julien, a mixed couple where she, a pure-blooded Cambodian born in Siem Reap, infuses Khmer gentleness, and he, a Bordeaux Frenchman expatriated for love.

On the mystical bas-reliefs of Angkor, love becomes eternal sculpture; on today’s TV screens, it morphs into intimate drama, sometimes defiant. At the heart of Khmer books and films, this millennial sentiment reflects a nation’s upheavals: Angkorian glories, colonial shadows, genocidal abyss, and effervescent rebirth.

In the Cambodian capital, Jessica “Lisha” Srin has built a trajectory that runs counter to the scripts imposed on young Cambodian women. In Phnom Penh, she grew up in an unstable environment that she herself describes as “the ghetto,” with a single mother, a little sister, and a father she would only see three times.

During the opening of the Santepheap Foodcourt, we had the opportunity to visit the Phnom Penh Customs Museum, located in the former building of the General Department of Customs and Excise. Although this project is still recent and continues to evolve, the site offers an informative tour of the customs history of the Kingdom — featuring historical documents, books, photographs, models, uniforms, and investigative methods.

One century later, André Malraux's raid on the Banteay Srei bas-reliefs continues to generate interest and controversy. While the Latchford saga and the rapid restitution of looted Khmer art have made headlines in recent years, Malraux's 1923 raid on Banteay Srei takes us back to an era when, even for self-proclaimed anti-colonialists, the notion that Khmer heritage could be exploited at will was still commonplace—and it must be viewed as such: a brazen attempt at cultural re

The most prestigious of the ancient Khmer kings in Cambodia's history remains without a doubt King Jayavarman VII (1128-1219), who reigned from 1178 to 1219 and significantly expanded the Khmer Empire.

In the northern suburbs of Phnom Penh lies a small house completely overrun with relics. More than 120 antique clocks — ranging from remnants of 19th‑century French colonialism to post‑war Japanese examples — decorate its walls.