On 17 April 1975, Phnom Penh fell to the Khmer Rouge, marking the end of the Cambodian civil war and the beginning of one of the darkest...

Several eyewitnesses, including foreign journalists and local residents, have provided photos and gripping accounts of the fall of Phnom Penh on 17 April 1975, when the Khmer Rouge took the city, marking a tragic turning point in the history of Cambodia.

On April 17, 1975, the Khmer Rouge seized Phnom Penh, marking the beginning of a horrific chapter in Cambodia's history. The French Embassy in Phnom Penh became a refuge for refugees, sheltering around 1,500 people, including French nationals, Cambodians, and other foreigners seeking protection from the advancing Khmer Rouge forces. However, the embassy's ability to save these refugees was severely limited by the political and military realities of the time.

There are destinies that resemble embroideries: each thread pulls toward another, each knot reveals a pattern that couldn't be seen at the start. Sylvain Lim's is of this kind. Born in 1951 in Kep, on the Cambodian coast, this discreet and elegant man is today one of the most singular figures of living Khmer heritage—the official couturier of the Royal Ballet of Cambodia, guardian of golden threads and embroidered memories.

Ritual Jewels, Cult Objects, and Symbols of a Reclaimed Identity: At the Heart of Phnom Penh, the Exhibition “Pithi – Objects of Ceremony” Unveils a Rare Selection of Khmer Artifacts Long Dispersed Beyond National Borders. Presented at Koh Pich City Hall, this artistic and memorial exhibition illustrates the kingdom's fight for the restitution of its cultural heritage.

The historic Wat Phnom site in Phnom Penh is fully operational to welcome thousands of Cambodians and foreign tourists for the Khmer New Year celebrations (Chaul Chnam Thmey), which begin this Tuesday, April 14.

Imagine a Khmer village buzzing with excitement at the heart of Chaul Chnam Thmei, the traditional Cambodian New Year. Laughter erupts, drums resound, and suddenly, a colorful troupe bursts forth: it’s the Troddi dance, a folkloric spectacle that drives away the evil spirits of the past year to invite prosperity into the new one.

Cambodia Celebrates Its New Year Under Record 40°C Heat. Between Popular Revelry and Health Alerts, Our Tips to Fully Enjoy the Festivities Without Succumbing to April's Tropical Hell.

Fifty-one years after the forced evacuation of Phnom Penh by the Khmer Rouge, the Cambodian diaspora of Île-de-France will gather on Saturday, April 18, at 10 a.m. around the KH50 Memorial in Lognes to honor the memory of the victims and pass on this history to new generations.

During the Khmer New Year celebration, the historic site of Wat Phnom in the capital is overrun with numerous visitors until late into the night, creating a joyful atmosphere before activities resume as usual.

56 years ago (March 18), Cambodia witnessed one of the most pivotal events in its modern history—the 1970 coup d'état that saw General Lon Nol replace Prince Norodom Sihanouk at the head of the state and the birth of the Khmer Republic.

Cambodia's most popular festival is fast approaching. Mark your calendars for the Khmer New Year (NAK), which this year will take place from

A long time ago, the four-faced god Preah Prom heard about a young human, named Thomabal Komar, whose intelligence was apparently...

Charles F. H. Higham is the author of the publication Death and Mortuary Rituals in Mainland Southeast Asia: From Hunter-Gatherers to the God-Kings of Angkor. A remarkable work, unfortunately available only in English.

Phnom Penh Prepares for an Unprecedented Event to Celebrate Khmer New Year. The former international airport, an architectural gem from the 1950s, opens its doors to the public as a recreational park from April 11 to 19. A festive initiative blending history, relaxation, and celebratory spirit.

Carnegie in Cambodia: The highly anticipated gala evening organized by Étoile Performing Arts took place this Saturday, April 4, at Koh Pich City Hall before a packed house. The event lived up to all its promises, blending world-renowned classical music, the discovery of restituted Khmer heritage, and generosity for the education of Cambodian children.

Between Nationalisms Amplified by the Digital Age and UNESCO Principles, Thailand Sometimes Strays from Virtuous Management of Its Heritage.

Sunday morning, in Sangkat Rokar Thom commune, Chbar Mon (Kampong Speu province), some 80 pairs of buffalo-pulled carts kicked up dust on a dirt track.

Mrs. Chea Thida has finally found the remains of her husband, Ing Sokha, after they were lost for over 30 years. His remains were among 464 urns kept in the Urn Library at Wat Langka, preserved by the Documentation Center of Cambodia (DC-Cam). These urns date back to Cambodia's civil war period, spanning the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s.

Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor, the iconic luxury heritage hotel on the doorstep of ancient Khmer archeological sites in Cambodia, has unveiled an immersive new ‘Path of History’ tour featuring rare photographs, video footage, architectural drawings, and other vintage artefacts that highlight a golden age of travel in Southeast Asia.

Opium contributed up to 25% of the Indochine budget… with Japanese courtesans… and opium, it seems that life in Indochine was not so trying after all… the following texts are excerpts from the Bulletin de la Société des Études Indochinoises de Saigon, from 1917.

The French Institute of Cambodia (IFC) has just launched “Adaptation(s),” a manifesto exhibition bringing together nine major architecture agencies from the Kingdom. More than a mere showcase of projects, the event foreshadows the buzz that will grip Phnom Penh during the Francophonie Summit next November.

In the elegant reception hall of the Rosewood Phnom Penh, last night's event on April 2, 2026, transformed the Cambodian art scene into a high-flying art salon.

Angelina Jolie Sets Up Camp in Battambang on Thursday, April 2, 2026. The Oscar-winning actress visited the Prasat Meas Theater and the Battambang Cinema, two architectural gems from the 1960s, remnants of a golden era for Khmer art.