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Cambodia & Tradition: All you need to know about the Royal Sacred Ploughing Ceremony
The King, the government and the people of Cambodia are deeply committed to the Royal Sacred Ploughing Ceremony, to be held in Kampong Chhnang province on May 15, to ensure the best possible agricultural season for the country's food crops.

Editorial team
May 15, 20253 min read


Cambodia & Royalty: Birthday of His Majesty Preah Bat Samdech Preah Boromneath Norodom Sihamoni
Cambodia will celebrate the 72nd birthday of His Majesty Preah Bat Samdech Preah Boromneath Norodom Sihamoni, son of the late King Father Norodom Sihanouk and Queen Norodom Monineath, on Wednesday, May 14.

Christophe Gargiulo
May 13, 20253 min read


Cambodia & Guest of the Mag: Linda Nguon - Founder of Banh Mi, “showing that France is diverse, vibrant, and multicultural”
Linda Nguon is the founder of Banh Mi Média, an organization that describes itself as “France's first media outlet dedicated to Asian cultures and identities.” After living in Asia for eight years, she launched the platform with the aim of giving a voice to a community in France that is often overlooked and sometimes affected by racism and a lack of recognition.

Christophe Gargiulo
May 13, 20255 min read


The S'aoch of Cambodia: An ethnic minority on the brink of extinction
In the remote corners of southwestern Cambodia, the S'aoch, an ethnic minority numbering fewer than 110 people, face the imminent extinction of their language, culture, and identity.

Editorial team
May 12, 20252 min read


Culture: Redouanne Harjane, the famous French comedian and musician, will perform in Cambodia
Redouanne Harjane, the famous French comedian and musician known for his unique blend of stand-up, absurd poetry, and music, will perform in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, in 2025. His show is scheduled for May 31 at the prestigious Raffles Hotel Le Royal.

Editorial team
May 12, 20252 min read


Cambodia solemnly celebrates annual Visak Bochea Day
On Sunday, May 11, 2025, Cambodia celebrated Visak Bochea Day, one of the most important holidays in the Buddhist calendar, commemorating the birth, enlightenment, and entry into nirvana of the Buddha.

Editorial team
May 12, 20252 min read


Music and art take the stage at Musica Felice’s 14th Charity Concert next week
Music and art collide as Musica Felice celebrates Europe Day at their 14th Charity Concert.The concert, which is one of Phnom Penh’s premier arts and culture events, will be held on Sunday, 11 May in the Grand Ballroom at Sofitel Phnom Penh Phokeethra.

Editorial team
May 7, 20253 min read


Cambodia impresses visitors at the 2025 World Expo in Osaka
Cambodia is impressing visitors at the 2025 World Expo in Osaka, Japan, where the country is showcasing not only its vibrant culture, but also its creative industries and export potential to an international audience.

Editorial team
May 2, 20253 min read


Cambodia & Culture: Sok Siphana publishes his memoirs
On 29 April 2025, Sok Siphana, Minister of State of the Royal Government of Cambodia, unveiled his book entitled Destiny and Hope: Flashbacks from the Killing Fields of Cambodia at the Shangri-La Hotel in Phnom Penh.

Editorial team
May 1, 20252 min read


Cambodia: Famous Japanese bookstore Tsutaya opens its first branch in Phnom Penh's AEON Mall shopping centre
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.

Editorial team
Apr 28, 20252 min read


1975 – 2025: The French Embassy commemorates the 50th anniversary of the fall of Phnom Penh
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.

Partenaire Presse
Apr 28, 20252 min read


Phnom Penh: 11th edition of the Distinguished Gentleman's Ride
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.

Partenaire Presse
Apr 24, 20252 min read


Kep West & Arts and Music: Marc Cholleton, ‘’energy, ecology and creativity with Art for Kep ‘’
It's 5:30 pm on a sun-kissed Saturday at Coco Beach, the idyllic white-sand beach designed by Kep West. As the sun sets over the horizon, the customers, relaxed and happy, take their seats in their deckchairs, cocktail in hand, beaming from ear to ear. Meanwhile, the technicians, buzzing with excitement

Partenaire Presse
Apr 21, 20251 min read


Recovered memory: Chef Nak, ‘...50 years of Cambodian resilience through local cuisine...’
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.

Editorial team
Apr 14, 20252 min read


Cambodia: Rotules bowling, a traditional game of the Khmer New Year
Ethnobotanical journey: let's head to Cambodia to discover a traditional game based on... seeds!

Pascal Médeville
Apr 14, 20253 min read


Tradition: ‘Troddi’, a New Year's folk dance with mysterious origins
‘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.

Editorial team
Apr 14, 20252 min read


Culture: Cambodian people celebrate the traditional New Year
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.

Editorial team
Apr 14, 20252 min read


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

Editorial team
Apr 10, 20252 min read


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
Apr 9, 20255 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
Apr 9, 20252 min read


‘FACTOTUM: The Hands and Faces of Phnom Penh’, an exhibition celebrating the unsung heroes of labour in Cambodia
‘Factotum, the hands and faces of Phnom Penh’, a new exhibition of paintings by Li M.H., will open on 9 April 2025 at Sra'Art Studio. This..

Partenaire Presse
Apr 9, 20253 min read


Cambodia & History: Pol Pot, that smiling, polite monster and dunce
Pol Pot, born Saloth Sar on 19 May 1925 in the Cambodian province of Kompong Thom, remains one of the most infamous figures in history...

Christophe Gargiulo
Apr 7, 20253 min read


Cambodia & History: King Preah Norodom, founder of the great dynasty
King Preah Norodom (1834-1904) was a central figure in the history of Cambodia, reigning from 19 October 1860 to 24 April 1904.

Editorial team
Apr 7, 20252 min read


Cambodia: The historic house of Vann Molyvann transformed into a Brown coffee
The architectural heritage of Phnom Penh has taken a ‘modern turn’ with the transformation of the historic house of Vann Molyvann into a...

Editorial team
Apr 7, 20251 min read
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