The famous Japanese bookstore Tsutaya has officially opened its first Cambodian branch at the AEON Mall Phnom Penh shopping centre. The inauguration, which took place last Thursday, attracted attention not only for its vast selection (more than 70,000 books in English, Khmer and Japanese), but also for its innovative concept combining literature, lifestyle and community engagement.

Fifty years ago, on April 17, 1975, the Khmer Rouge entered Phnom Penh after several years of devastating civil war. That day, Cambodia entered one of the darkest chapters in its history.

With Francophonie in the spotlight, we revisit an interview with Diego Dimarques, a highly talented French artist who performs regularly in Siem Reap and occasionally in Phnom Penh. Four years ago, the artist told us how to cope with a long period of forced unemployment. The singer and guitarist came up with his own answer to this tricky question, deciding to use his enforced break to work on a project he had never had time to devote himself to before: recording albums.

‘The 17th of April 1975 remains a day etched in my memory. On that day, the Khmer Rouge, dressed all in black, entered Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia.’

This memorial initiative, which began several years ago, was started by Ian Brennan, a multi-award-winning music producer best known for his work on the television shows Glee and Scream Queens.

Keo Sinan, a former musician, has kept nearly 400 vinyl records dating from the 1940s to 1975 for over 50 years.

Paul Oakenfold will perform at Chew & Bash, Phnom Penh Island Club, on Saturday, 26 April 2025, starting at 9 p.m. This event marks his historic debut in Cambodia and kicks off a tour that also includes a show in Siem Reap on 30 April 2025.

La tournée Renaissance démarre en grande pompe ce 8 mai 2025 avec David Wazo au Hard Rock Café, accompagné d'un groupe plusieurs musiciens de talent dont Philippe Javelle, Stéphane Brunello et Karona Chan.

Get ready to rev your engines and put on your best attire to join us in supporting men's mental health and prostate cancer research.

The International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF) unveiled its flagship initiative, Destination Eco-Talents (DET), during a fruitful and lively workshop attended by nearly 80 participants, held in Siem Reap, Cambodia, from 26 to 28 March 2025.

French artist Theo Vallier, whose works are on display at the Sofitel Phnom Penh Phokeethra, has just opened Station 350, a three-storey creative centre combining a bar and restaurant, gallery, screen printing studio and graffiti shop, in partnership with several partners.

Plantation Urban Resort & Spa is proud to present ‘Golden Goddess: A Celebration of Divine Femininity and Cultural Heritage,’ a vibrant group exhibition featuring works by Alda Waddell, Lucas Varro, and Ponleu.

The Khmer Rouge regime (1975–1979) had a devastating impact on Cambodian music and culture. The leaders sought to erase all traces of the former society, targeting intellectuals, artists, musicians, dancers, and anyone associated with Cambodia's rich cultural traditions.

She has been working for the Documentation Centre of Cambodia (DC-CAM) for 28 years now. Everyone at the office loves and respects her; she is always cheerful and energetic, but behind her big smile lies another person deeply affected by her experiences under the Khmer Rouge regime. Em Chhart, also known as ‘Oum/ming Chhart’ by DC-CAM staff, is a 61-year-old survivor of the Khmer Rouge.

In collaboration with the magazine Searching for the Truth, initiated by DCCAM, Cambodge Mag presents a series of raw testimonies from those who lived through the Khmer Rouge regime. Today, we hear from Mei Monyroath, a student.

Photographer and journalist Grégory Herpe has published a book entitled ‘Les enfants du Cambodge’ (The Children of Cambodia), donating 50% of the royalties and €1 from each book sold to the association ‘Toutes à l'école’ (All to School), founded and directed by Tina Kieffer.

Trois dauphins d'électre, une espèce rarement observée dans les eaux cambodgiennes, ont été secourus avec succès prés côtes de Kampot le dimanche 13 avril 2025.

According to Ms Dor Samphors, deputy director of the municipal administration of Phnom Penh and spokesperson for the town hall, around 430,000 national and international visitors visited the historic site of Wat Phnom, while around 50,000 visited the Walk Street area. The event, officially inaugurated by H.E. Khuong Sreng, Governor of Phnom Penh, and his wife, offered traditional ceremonies, cultural performances, traditional folk games, as well as lively water and talc spray

Half a century after one of the darkest chapters in modern history, Cambodia is speaking out again, not only in the headlines, but more powerfully through the silent and enduring language of traditional cuisine.

Ethnobotanical journey: let's head to Cambodia to discover a traditional game based on... seeds!

‘Troddi’ is a very popular Khmer folk dance, most often performed on the occasion of the traditional Cambodian New Year ‘Chaul Chhnam Thmei’ to chase away the bad luck of the previous year and wish for good things in the new year. This ritual was also practised during rain-making rites when long periods of drought struck a locality.

Cambodia has just begun three days of celebration of the Khmer New Year, also known as Chol Chnam Thmey. This festive period, which will end on 16 April, marks a time of renewal, family reunions and spiritual regeneration.

Reflection on the complex and changing roles of victims and executioners and on a hero of the History of the time.

A new book entitled ‘Survive!’ offers an insight into the life of Khieu Kanharith, a prominent Cambodian politician and former Minister...