On March 28, 2026, the prestigious Pavillon Baltard in Paris, an iconic venue steeped in history since its inauguration in 1855, pulsed to the rhythm of a memorable event: the election of Miss Cambodia in France 2026.

She grew up amid the sounds of the Seine and the forgotten melodies of Cambodia. Wadey Nara, a Franco-Cambodian artist, has established herself in just a few years as one of the most singular voices in identity-driven pop. Her credo? Reviving Khmer classics from the 1960s with a contemporary production, without ever descending into cliché.

Heroic soldier Chhaun Tola sacrificed his life on the night of December 13, 2025, due to a bomb dropped by a Thai military drone at the frontlines of the Ta Moan Temple sector.

The 15th Cambodia International Film Festival (CIFF) enters its final phase with an intense and emotionally rich program. From March 27 to 29, 2026, the spotlight will shine on local and international talents, offering premieres, tributes, and discoveries for all audiences.

The former U.S. Embassy building in Phnom Penh, constructed in the 1960s, is currently being demolished for structural safety reasons. This symbol of a tumultuous diplomatic era gives way to modern Cambodian history.

In Austin, Texas—the city where electric guitars fuse with startups—, Salicia Nicollete Kol shines as a Khmer American rewriting the rules of success.

At the fall of Phnom Penh, on April 17, 1975, the French embassy became an improvised ark for thousands of foreign nationals and Cambodians. For thirteen days, vice‑consul Jean Dyrac had to manage the impossible: protect those under his care without delivering others to the Khmer Rouge killing machine. Between the official narrative, the archives, and the wounded memories of survivors, this is a revisit of a largely forgotten tragedy.

As the country navigates a challenging period, the CIFF opening ceremony delivered a breath of fresh air—a concentrated burst of smiles, glamour, and elegance on the red carpet at the renowned Chaktomuk Theater.

Ten years ago, Joshua Chiang cast his unique gaze on Cambodia. Since then, he has never stopped reinventing it. The Plantation Resort, a lush green oasis in the heart of the capital, will host the opening of the landmark exhibition on Sunday, March 29, 2026, starting at 4:00 PM: “Makaras and Motodops – Joshua Chiang’s 10-Year Journey”.

Between Artistic Expression and Social Engagement, Cambodia's Capital Prepares to Pulse with an Exceptional Initiative. Artists for Humanity – Everyday People brings together sixteen Cambodian artists for a collective exhibition and charitable auction, culminating on April 2, 2026, at Rosewood Phnom Penh. This event transforms the ordeal of border tensions into an ode to solidarity and creation.

A unit of currency imposed in 1885 across the entire Indochinese territory, the trade piastre long embodied the financial power of France in the Far East. Yet behind this façade lies a history of scandals, trafficking, and monetary dislocation that would hasten the end of the French presence. A look back at a coin that reveals much about the fragilities of the colonial system.

Dans son premier roman, l’enquêteur Louis Raymond remonte le In his debut novel, investigator Louis Raymond traces back through the 20th century to reconstruct the family saga of a "métis" man caught between the nurturing river and French exile. A work where collective history intertwines with the quest for identity, blending the rigor of the journalist with the freedom of the novelist.

As American bombs rained relentlessly on neighboring Vietnam, an old general in uniform, Charles de Gaulle, came to remind the world's powers that Asia belongs to no one.

The Art for Kep association, active in cultural promotion in Cambodia, is opening applications for the Cinematic Artist Challenge 2026. Under the evocative theme “Kep in 3 Minutes – Our People, Our Culture, Our Ocean,” this call invites local and international creators to produce original works exactly three minutes long.

Phnom Penh Prepares to Celebrate Khmer New Year under the Sign of National Solidarity. From April 14 to 19, the "Nokor Sankranta" festivities will honor troops stationed on the front lines and the tens of thousands of citizens displaced by persistent border tensions.

Cambodian-American designer based in Brooklyn, Tida Tep boldly fuses her Khmer heritage with global innovation in graphic design, art direction, and typography.

On the occasion of International Francophonie Day celebrated on March 20, Overseas Cambodian Investment Corporation (OCIC) and the Alliance Française de Siem Reap signed a partnership agreement aimed at supporting an educational and cultural program dedicated to promoting the French language in public schools in Siem Reap province.

After fifteen years of painstaking Franco-Cambodian work, the dancing Shiva, a unique 10th-century masterpiece, has been reborn from its thousands of fragments. A ceremony celebrated its completion on March 18, 2026, in Siem Reap.

Born April Nhem in Long Beach, California, Satica is one of those artists whose personal story is inseparable from the music they create. Daughter of Cambodian refugees who fled the Khmer Rouge regime to rebuild their lives in the United States, she grows up in a mixed neighborhood, between African-American and Cambodian communities, where the street, TV, cassettes, and family karaokes become so many learning stages.

From March 24 to 29, Phnom Penh becomes the capital of an unprecedented creative effervescence. The 15th edition of the Cambodia International Film Festival unfurls its screens across ten venues in the city, offering more than 150 free screenings.

Under the high patronage of His Excellency Dr. Phoeurng Sackona, Minister of Culture and Fine Arts of the Kingdom of Cambodia, a ceremony today marks the completion of the restoration of the Dancing Shiva statue from the Koh Ker site.

Excerpts from the script of the television series directed by Christophe Gargiulo with the assistance of His Highness Prince Tesso Sisowath, with the help of the Francophonie and the NGO NKFC, Cambodia Mag invites you to read or rediscover the illustrated script of the second part of the episode entitled ‘’The Time of Discoveries’’

Cambodia has this special gift of seizing your heart around a street corner, a smile, or a child's gaze. For Marianne Medley, an accomplished musician and strong-willed woman, it was a revelation during two pivotal trips.

On March 14 and 15, 2026, the Friends Futures Factory (F3) in Phnom Penh was adorned with lush greenery. This Urban Jungle Bazaar – or Plant & Lifestyle Bazaar – dedicated to indoor plants, decoration, and green living, took over this creative hub in the heart of the city, drawing enthusiasts and beginners alike into an aesthetic and convivial immersion.