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Cambodia & Tradition: Ten things to know about the Khmer New Year
Cambodia's most popular festival is fast approaching. Mark your calendars for the Khmer New Year (NAK), which this year will take place from

Sotheavy Nou
3 days ago5 min read


Tradition: The legend of Khmer New Year – Chaul Chnam Thmey (បុណ្យចូលឆ្នាំថ្មី)
A long time ago, the four-faced god Preah Prom heard about a young human, named Thomabal Komar, whose intelligence was apparently...

Editorial team
3 days ago2 min read


30 Years Later, the Remains Reunite with the Family during Khmer New Year Season
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.

Youk Chhang
5 days ago2 min read


Brushes Against Bombs: The Chromatic Chant of 70 Artists in Phnom Penh
While the echoes of war still resonate at the Kingdom's borders, the capital becomes the sanctuary of a new kind of resistance. Facing the Botum Vattey pagoda, a monumental fresco 35 meters long and 5 meters high was completed on March 3, uniting 70 Cambodian artists in a peaceful response to Thailand's military aggression.

Emmanuel Pezard
Mar 55 min read


Cambodia : Art Blossoms from Palm Tree Trunks in Battambang.
In Battambang province, works of art emerge from an unlikely support: the trunk of a palm tree. Reaching more than two meters in height, this ordinary-looking tree houses the striking drawings of Keo Sobin, a local artist.

Partenaire Presse
Mar 33 min read


History & Cambodia : The Last Painter of Cambodia's Golden Age Cinema
As a teenager, the self-taught artist Moeun Chhay earned the tidy sum of 900 riels per month painting advertising hoardings for Cambodian films shown in Battambang. Disappeared in 2018, the artist was probably the last living representative of this pre-Khmer Rouge craft.

Editorial team
Mar 24 min read


Three Franco-Khmer Stars Shine for Miss Cambodia in France 2026
In the buzz of preparations for the March 28, 2026 gala, three candidates already shine with their unique brilliance, ready to embody the essence of bold femininity. Maéna, Elena, and Angelina unite intellectual ambition, cultural passion, and generous hearts to claim the Miss Cambodia in France crown. See them under the spotlights for an unforgettable evening – support them!

Editorial team
Mar 22 min read


Yeay Mao: The mysterious guardian of the Cambodian coast
In the misty highlands of Cambodia and along the winding roads that run along the southern coast, a unique spirit reigns: Yeay Mao, the legendary matriarch and protector of travellers, fishermen and hunters.

Editorial team
Mar 14 min read


Cambodia & Royalty: King Ang Duong, clairvoyant monarch, founder of the Tical currency
King Ang Duong, who ruled Cambodia from 1841 to 1860, is considered a central figure in the kingdom's history. His reign marked a significan

Editorial team
Feb 263 min read


Koh Khsach Tunlea, Koh Memeay or the Island of Widows on the Tonle Bassac
On the Tonle Bassac lies an island that the Khmer Rouge used to intern the wives of the regime's victims.

Christophe Gargiulo
Feb 267 min read


Chaktomuk Temple: Cambodia's Unique Ancient Buddhist Sanctuary
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.

Partenaire Presse
Feb 233 min read


Culture & History : The Clock Collector of Phnom Penh’s Northern Suburbs
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.

Partenaire Presse
Feb 43 min read


Vietnamese Contemporary Artist Bui Hoang Duong Makes His Cambodian Debut with a Captivating Solo Exhibition
Fresh from a solo exhibition at the Vietnam National Fine Arts Museum, he invites the Phnom Penh audience to immerse themselves in his emotional universe, where the forest becomes a mirror of the human soul.

La Rédaction
Jan 292 min read


“Touk Teuv Kampong Neuv”: When Art and Khmer Gastronomy Meet at Raffles Hotel Le Royal
On January 26, 2026, Raffles Hotel Le Royal in Phnom Penh hosted the opening of the exhibition “Touk Teuv Kampong Neuv,” an event blending contemporary art and reimagined Khmer gastronomy.

Editorial team
Jan 284 min read


Philippe Claudel Inaugurates the First “Goncourt Choice of Cambodia”
The President of the Académie Goncourt, Philippe Claudel, humbly inaugurates the first “Goncourt Choice of Cambodia” with francophone pupils and students. This initiative strengthens French literary influence in Phnom Penh, in connection with the upcoming Francophonie Summit.

Editorial team
Jan 283 min read


Cambodia & Photography : Steve Porte, The Kingdom Through a Sensitive Lens
L’Atelier Studio/Gallery is pleased to present the works of Steve Porte, an American photographer residing in Cambodia. Born in the United States, Steve Porte spent much of his professional life traveling the world while pursuing photography as a personal passion.

Editorial team
Jan 253 min read


Cycle of Life: Tith Kanitha’s Long-Awaited Return to the Cambodian Art Scene
SNA Arts Management is delighted to present Cycle of Life, the new solo exhibition by Tith Kanitha, a leading figure in contemporary Cambodian art.

Editorial team
Jan 92 min read


Nou Sary in Conversation: Painting Cambodia Between Memory, Land, and the Global Gaze
More than a simple “meet the artist,” the event promises to unfold as a living dialogue between a leading figure of the contemporary art scene and an audience eager to understand how the soul of Cambodia can be expressed through pigments, materials, and unexpected perspectives.

Editorial team
Jan 73 min read


Travel Roll: The Enchanted Scrolls of Cambodia by Raphaël Seyfried
Raphaël Seyfried, an Alsatian artist who has lived in Cambodia for a decade, has turned his lifelong passion for drawing into a unique creative journey: the Travel Rolls. Inspired by ancient scrolls, these illustrated rolls vividly capture the spirit of Cambodia, portraying everything from Apsara dancers and Angkor’s temples to the colors and movement of Khmer street food.

Sofiia Chaban
Dec 18, 20252 min read


FÜLÜ Touches Down in Phnom Penh — French Electro-Brass Star Headlining at Koh Pich!
The celebrated French electro-brass ensemble FÜLÜ is arriving in Phnom Penh this January for an electrifying performance that promises to be one of the highlights of the city's cultural calendar. Taking the stage at Chew & Bash — the vibrant music venue in the Coconut Park building on Koh Pich Island — FÜLÜ will bring their distinctive musical style to Cambodia on Saturday, 10 January 2026, starting at 7:00 PM.

Editorial team
Dec 17, 20253 min read


Cambodia: Art for Kep — Reinventing art in the flow of sea and culture
In a constantly evolving world, art remains a universal language that reflects, questions, and transforms our relationship to reality. In Kep, a small coastal haven of Cambodia, a new artistic dynamic is blossoming — driven by a bold vision and a deep commitment to nature and the local community.

Editorial team
Dec 10, 20252 min read


Culture & Tradition: Teanh Proat, the Rope that Unites Gods, Demons, and Cambodia's Future
Sous la chaleur écrasante du Nouvel An khmer, à la mi-avril, Krang Thnung s’embrase de vie. Autour d’une corde épaisse faite de peau de buffle, deux groupes s’affrontent : hommes et femmes de 25 à 60 ans, prêts à en découdre.

Editorial team
Dec 3, 20252 min read


Cambodia urges UNESCO to establish a global framework against unauthorized reproduction of World Heritage sites
The Kingdom of Cambodia solemnly called on the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to urgently establish clear and legally binding global rules to combat unauthorized reproduction and distortion of inscribed World Heritage properties.

Editorial team
Dec 1, 20252 min read


The Khmer Warrior Conquers Singapore: Sam Tharoth, Heroine of Kun Lbokator in Full Renaissance
In the city-state of Singapore, on November 27, 2025, Sam Tharoth, Cambodian icon of martial arts, reached a new peak by winning the prestigious Women of the Future (WOF) Sports Award, Sport category, sponsored by WorldPay.

Editorial team
Dec 1, 20253 min read
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