At Angkor Thom, the Terrace of the Elephants has become one of the favourite spots for Cambodian couples to shoot their engagement and pre-wedding photos. Each late afternoon, couples, make-up artists and photography teams gather there, with centuries-old temples as a backdrop.

The Princess Buppha Devi Dance School presents “The Coronation of Jayavarman VII” on Thursday 24 and Friday 25 September 2026, at 7 p.m., on the outdoor stage of the Institut français du Cambodge. Created for the Golden (R)Age festival in June, the ballet retells the future king’s victory over the Cham, blending Khmer classical dance, lakhaon khaol and bokator.

The most prestigious of the ancient Khmer kings in Cambodia's history remains without a doubt King Jayavarman VII (1128-1219), who reigned from 1178 to 1219 and significantly expanded the Khmer Empire.