From the rice paddies of the Tonlé Sap to the smoking stalls of Skun, all the way to the fine-dining tables of Siem Reap, Cambodia has cultivated a singular relationship with insects for centuries. Neither a sideshow curiosity nor a mere relic of famine, Khmer entomophagy tells a story of resilience, craft and, increasingly, science. A deep dive into a tradition that may yet help feed the future.

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.

Various species of edible insects are on offer to locals and foreigners in Skuon, a town located around 70 kilometres north of the capital..