Phnom Penh is currently witnessing the rise in popularity of a new sporting phenomenon: padel. A racket sport combining tennis and squash, played in doubles on a smaller, enclosed court, padel is attracting a wide audience thanks to its accessibility and playfulness.

This documentary, produced by Pierre-Yves, Chanda and Jean-Clais, tells the story of a memorable visit to the bombed pagoda of Prasat Moan Thom Senchey. Their first meeting with the monks and pagoda assistants, survivors of air attacks, shook the team to the core.

Cambodian cinema is poised to make a significant breakthrough on the world stage with the official selection of the psychological horror thriller Tenement to represent the country at the 98th Academy Awards ceremony, scheduled for March 2026.

Soldier Un Vanna gave his life when Thai forces deployed a drone to drop bombs on the trenches of the Ta Krabei Temple battlefield at around 2 p.m. on 27 July 2025. During clashes with Thai troops from 24 to 28 July 2025 in the Ta Krabei Temple area, soldier Un Vanna left behind memories and a final conversation with his wife, which she recounts...

Each year, at the heart of the Cambodian lunar calendar, the Kan Ben festival marks the beginning of a sacred fourteen-day period dedicated to ancestors. This first day of the festival, steeped in tradition and devotion, resonates throughout the Kingdom of Cambodia with its religious rituals and community spirit, illustrating the deep attachment of Cambodians to their spiritual heritage.

A unique exhibition opens its wings to the public, blending ancestral mysticism with contemporary creativity. Entitled When Kites Meet Khmer Yantras, this artistic event invites visitors to discover the fascinating world of yantras — ancient protective diagrams from Khmer culture — delicately painted on handmade kites, according to craft traditions deeply rooted in rural Cambodia.

Cambodia is preparing to unveil fascinating photographs through the exhibition ‘Insects: The Art of Detail’, organised in partnership with the Pasteur Institute of Cambodia and the French Embassy.

Cambodia has taken the exceptional decision to cancel the country's largest popular celebration, the traditional Water Festival (Bon Om Tuk), which was due to take place from 4 to 6 November 2025 in Phnom Penh.

Under the hushed vaults of the Galerie du Crous, a stone's throw from Saint-Germain-des-Prés, the Galerie OIA is unveiling an exhibition from 9 to 14 September 2025 that reads like a visual poem: ‘Mémoires de Soie’ (Memories of Silk). Part of the prestigious Parcours des Mondes, this presentation brings together artists from Asia and the West in a subtle dialogue between tradition, memory and contemporaneity.

Plantation Urban Resort & Spa invites the public to a unique visual experience with Human Canvas: Portraits of Identity, a solo exhibition by documentary and travel photographer Joaquin Barata, from 10 September to 19 October 2025, with an opening night scheduled for 10 September.

On Sunday, 31 August 2025, the 10th Angkor Empire Marathon was held at the iconic Angkor Archaeological Park, attracting more than 4,200 runners from Cambodia and around the world. This major sporting event, which took place in front of the majestic Angkor Wat temple, offered runners an extraordinary experience, allowing them to discover the remarkable cultural heritage and natural beauty of the surrounding area.

The Cambodian hip-hop scene is coming together for a major humanitarian cause at Border Samaki – Hip-Hop for Hope, a charity event taking place on Saturday, 6 September 2025, from 6 p.m. at B-Box, Factory Phnom Penh.

After a long break, and in order to re-motivate our youngest members (but also everyone else) following the war, as well as ahead of the hip hop charity event on 6 September, the Khmers Atypical interviews are back. And it is the highly inspiring VIBOL LIM, one of the founders of ROMBAK BATTLE, who will kick things off.

This diary by Suot Vichet, a researcher at the Anlong Veng Peace Centre, offers a personal perspective on the border conflict between Cambodia and Thailand in July 2025. Through detailed daily accounts, the author describes the difficulties experienced by families, the suffering of soldiers and the unwavering hope for peace. Vichet's reflections offer readers a striking testimony to the courage and resilience of the Cambodian people in the face of turmoil and uncertainty.

Following the success of the Khmer–English edition, Cambodian proverbs are back in a Khmer–French version that is already shaping up to be a must-have. A true bridge between two cultures, this book invites readers to rediscover popular ingenuity through 33 illustrated proverbs, reinterpreted with a touch of modern humour.

In the province of Siem Reap, a rare scene of solidarity unfolded within the peaceful Svay Leu pagoda. Where silence and contemplation usually reign, the grateful voices of displaced families echoed that day as they gathered in anticipation of vital support.

In Cambodia, the word ‘memory’ does not belong only to history books or the archives of Phnom Penh. It also resides in the dense forest, in the heart of the mountains and in the murmur of languages that are hardly heard in cities anymore.

A few snapshots of life around the Mekong River in a small village in Kratié: the market, the blacksmith, the approaching rain, cattle wandering through the streets, makeshift trucks... everything that makes rural Cambodia so charming and a photographer's delight. More photographs here...

The new pagoda is located not far from Tonlé Sap Lake, about 20 kilometres from Siem Reap. The monks chose pink as the colour for their new creation. They have just demolished the old pagoda, which was adjoining and certainly a century old, judging by the remains.

A Phnom Penh, la péninsule de Chroy Changvar, là où le Tonlé Sap rencontre le Mékong, est une zone de la capitale dont le paysage...

The exhibition The Particles by Cambodian artist Rith Bonrotanak, currently on display in Phnom Penh, is not merely a presentation of plastic objects and visual forms. It becomes a sensitive archaeology, where each fragment tells the story of a country and the quest of an individual.

In Cambodia, certain faces become silent witnesses to history. Yeay, ‘Grandmother’ Chhorng Samorn, was one of them. One hundred and five rainy seasons marked her life, a life of struggle, loss and resilience. Through her, a whole century of tragedies and hopes of the Cambodian people is embodied, right up to her last smile, fragile but luminous, like a legacy of dignity and courage.

The news came as a thunderbolt and caused a stir far beyond Cambodia's borders. Lucky, the most iconic elephant at Phnom Tamao Zoo and Conservation Centre, died suddenly after succumbing to a sudden illness.

L'artiste cambodgien Nou Sary, figure emblématique de la scène contemporaine cambodgienne, dévoile actuellement son exposition intitulée "Breath of Nature" à la galerie du Sofitel Phnom Penh.