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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
2 days ago4 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 153 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 122 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 161 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 142 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 95 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 312 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 243 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 172 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 172 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 102 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 71 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 43 min read


Tradition: Tens of thousands of people at the biggest traditional fishing festival in Boeung Trapeang Krom
This weekend, as in previous years, the provincial administration of Thbong Khmum organised the annual traditional fishing festival...

Editorial team
Feb 31 min read


Cambodia & Tradition: Hopes of health and wealth for the Chinese New Year
For Meas Channary, a Cambodian of Chinese origin, Chinese New Year, which officially begins on 29 January 2025, is one of the best...

Editorial team
Jan 273 min read


Cambodia & Tradition: Chinese New Year, did you know that...
Although Cambodians have their own New Year's Day, they also celebrate the Chinese New Year. The Chinese New Year is the second biggest New

Christophe Gargiulo
Jan 274 min read


Festive tree-planting initiative during Norea city's Christmas market
As part of the Christmas Market held at Norea City on December 21st and 22nd, Green Oasis, in partnership with OCIC Group, Norea City...

Editorial team
Dec 26, 20242 min read


Solidarity & In Pictures: The AEFC celebrates its Christmas Market at the Raffles Phnom Penh
With dozens of colourful stalls, children's activities organised by the Acacia school, a humorous FathAcacia, un père Noël plein d'humour...

La Rédaction
Dec 16, 20241 min read


Cambodia: Krama registered on UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity
The Khmer krama, the country's traditional scarf, was inscribed on UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Human

Editorial team
Dec 5, 20242 min read


Tradition & Pictures: Christmas tree lighting at the Raffles Hotel Le Royal
Tradition & Pictures: Christmas tree lighting at the Raffles Hotel Le Royal

Christophe Gargiulo
Nov 29, 20242 min read


Tradition : In order to safeguard Khmer identity, PM Hun Manet, introduces architectural guidelines for the Angkor Archaeological Park
In order to ensure the preservation of Khmer identity, Prime Minister Hun Manet has directed the Ministry of Land Management, Urban...

Editorial team
Nov 29, 20242 min read


Water Festival & In Pictures: Prediction ceremony and Ok Ambok on the Wat Phnom site
Le gouverneur de Phnom Penh, S.E. Khuong Sreng, et son épouse ont allumé des bougies alors qu'ils présidaient une cérémonie traditionnelle..

Editorial team
Nov 16, 20241 min read


Tradition: Foreign visitors share their impressions about the Water Festival in Cambodia
The three-day Water Festival is celebrated in the capital Phnom Penh, attracting locals as well as foreign visitors and expatriates...

Editorial team
Nov 16, 20241 min read


Tradition & Photo Gallery: Day 2 of the Water Festival welcomes more and more visitors to Phnom Penh
More and more locals and foreign visitors flocked to enjoy the second day of the three-day Water Festival (14-16 November), particularly...

Editorial team
Nov 16, 20241 min read
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