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Thbong Khmum's Annual Traditional Collective Fishing Ceremony.
The annual traditional collective fishing ceremony took place on February 14 at Boeung Trapeang Krorm, in Satum village, Choam Kravien commune, Memut district, Thbong Khmum province.

Editorial team
Feb 182 min read


Tradition & Horoscope : Year of the Fire Horse Charges Ahead
Year of the Fire Horse Charges Ahead from January 30, 2026. This fiery steed, emblem of a devouring passion and conquering freedom, infuses the year with flamboyant, irresistible energy.

La Rédaction
Feb 172 min read


Chinese New Year in Cambodia: Vibrant Spring Festival
Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, stands out as one of the most dazzling and unifying celebrations in Cambodia, especially within the Sino-Khmer communities that weave into the country's urban fabric.

Editorial team
Feb 164 min read


Boeung Trapeang Krom Traditional Fishing Festival Returns to Celebrate Khmer Heritage
Les autorités de la province de Tbong Khmum ont officialisé la tenue du festival annuel de pêche traditionnelle au lac Boeung Trapeang Krom, prévue le 14 février 2026 dans le village de Satum, commune de Choam Kravean.

Editorial team
Feb 53 min read


Cambodia: A National Prayer for Peace and Unity at the Win-Win Memorial
In an atmosphere filled with reverence, a prayer ceremony was organized on Monday evening at the Win-Win Memorial, located in Sangkat Prek Tasek, in the Chroy Changvar district of Phnom Penh.

Editorial team
Dec 30, 20252 min read


Global Festivities: Exploring Christmas Traditions in the West, Asia, and Cambodia
Christmas originated as a Christian festival celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ, believed to be the Son of God and Savior in Christian faith. The date of December 25 was chosen to coincide with Roman pagan winter solstice festivals, allowing early Christians to integrate their celebration with existing cultural practices.

Editorial team
Dec 23, 20251 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: Nine Years of Living Heritage – The ចាប៉ីដងវែង (Chapei Dang Veng), a Voice that Spans the Ages
The music of the ចាប៉ីដងវែង (Chapei Dang Veng) continues to resonate strongly, nine years after this unique art was recognized on UNESCO's List of Intangible Cultural Heritage. This long two-stringed lute, rich in history and emotion, embodies popular wisdom and the cultural wealth of a resilient Cambodia.

Editorial team
Dec 3, 20252 min read


Cambodia & Flash Interview: Sok Markly, wedding dressmaker
In a four-square-meter boutique on the first floor of O'Russey market, Sok Markly, 34 years old, a couturière de mariage, sits in front of her sewing machine making sparkling dresses for brides in Phnom Penh.

Partenaire Presse
Nov 9, 20252 min read


Kan Ben in Cambodia: A First Day Filled with Contemplation and Spirituality
Each year, at the heart of the Cambodian lunar calendar, the Kan Ben festival marks the beginning of a sacred fourteen-day period dedicated to ancestors. This first day of the festival, steeped in tradition and devotion, resonates throughout the Kingdom of Cambodia with its religious rituals and community spirit, illustrating the deep attachment of Cambodians to their spiritual heritage.

Editorial team
Sep 8, 20252 min read


Eternal ties: Tradition and modernity at Cambodia's wedding fair
Amidst the bustling streets and ancient pagodas of Phnom Penh, few ceremonies capture the spirit of Cambodian society like the traditional Khmer wedding.

Editorial team
Jul 24, 20255 min read


Tradition: Birthday of Her Majesty the Queen Mother Norodom Monineath Sihanouk
Her Majesty Queen Mother Norodom Monineath Sihanouk celebrates her 89th birthday on Wednesday, June 18, 2025.

Youk Chhang
Jun 18, 20254 min read


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 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


Phnom Penh: More than 480,000 festival-goers registered on the first day of Wat Phnom Sankranta
According to Ms Dor Samphors, deputy director of the municipal administration of Phnom Penh and spokesperson for the town hall, around 430,000 national and international visitors visited the historic site of Wat Phnom, while around 50,000 visited the Walk Street area.
The event, officially inaugurated by H.E. Khuong Sreng, Governor of Phnom Penh, and his wife, offered traditional ceremonies, cultural performances, traditional folk games, as well as lively water and talc spray

Editorial team
Apr 16, 20251 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


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: Bonn Phum 2025 village festival, a celebration of Cambodian heritage
The Bonn Phum village festival, a lively celebration of Cambodian culture and traditions, is set to captivate audiences once again in 2025.

Christophe Gargiulo
Mar 31, 20252 min read


Cambodia & Tradition: Cambodian “Spirit Houses”
They can be found everywhere in Cambodia, in front of wooden houses on stilts in the countryside or on the facades of buildings in Phnom...

Editorial team
Feb 24, 20253 min read


Cambodia: The Kor Chuk ceremony (កោរជុក), a significant cultural tradition
The Kor Chuk ceremony (កោរជុក) is a traditional Cambodian coming-of-age ritual marking the transition from childhood to adulthood. Rooted...

Editorial team
Feb 17, 20252 min read


Cambodia & Environment : The Prey Lang Community Network (PLCN) celebrates Forest Day (Bonn Prey Lang)
The Prey Lang Community Network (PLCN) celebrated Forest Day (Bonn Prey Lang) on 14 February to honor the value of trees, ordain special...

Editorial team
Feb 17, 20252 min read


Bangkong Villagers Uphold Ancestral Legacy with Annual Communal Fishing Ritual
In the heart of Siem Reap province, the residents of Bangkong village celebrated a centuries-old tradition this week, gathering at dawn...

Editorial team
Feb 10, 20252 min read


Celebration & Tradition: Valentine’s Day, reality, legend and popularity around the world & in Cambodia
On 14 February, Cambodia will celebrate the Valentine’s Day, also known as the ‘Fête des Amoureux’ in French.

Christophe Gargiulo
Feb 7, 20251 min read


Lerng Meak: A timeless celebration of community and tradition in the Angkor Area
In the heart of Siem Reap province, standing as a testament to Cambodia’s rich cultural heritage, another tradition continues to thrive—one

Editorial team
Feb 4, 20253 min read
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