Cambodian culture
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Religion & Beliefs
What Happens at a Cambodian Buddhist Funeral? A Traveler’s Guide
If you spend any time in Cambodia, you may notice something: a house draped in white cloth, a slow procession…
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People & Communities
The Grandmothers Raising Cambodia’s Next Generation
In rural Cambodia, many children are raised by their grandmothers while parents migrate for work. This traveler-focused guide explains why…
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Khmer Culture & Traditions
Kun Lbokator: The Cambodian Martial Art That Teaches Peace, Not Violence
Kun Lbokator is Cambodia's traditional martial art with a surprising twist—it teaches non-violence. Discover its history, philosophy, and how travelers…
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Khmer Culture & Traditions
What Khmer Classical Dance Gestures Mean: A Traveler’s Guide to Cambodia’s Apsara Dance
Khmer classical dance uses a vocabulary of hand gestures called kbach. This guide explains what the gestures mean, how they…
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Khmer Culture & Traditions
Why the Krama Is More Than a Cambodian Scarf
The krama is Cambodia’s iconic checkered scarf — but it is also a baby carrier, a market bag, a ceremonial…
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Festivals & Celebrations
Angkor Sankranta: What Foreign Visitors Should Know About Cambodia’s Khmer New Year Festival
Angkor Sankranta is Cambodia's biggest Khmer New Year celebration at the Angkor temples. Here's what foreign visitors need to know…
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Festivals & Celebrations
Pchum Ben in Cambodia: What Visitors Should Know About Ancestors’ Day
Pchum Ben is Cambodia's 15-day Buddhist festival honoring deceased ancestors. Here's what happens, when it falls in 2026, and how…
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Travel Tips
DOs and DON’Ts in Cambodia: What First-Time Visitors Should Know
Visiting Cambodia for the first time? Here are the cultural DOs and DON'Ts you actually need to know — from…
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Cities & Provinces
Siem Reap Beyond the Temples: A Traveler’s Guide to Markets, Culture and Countryside
Most travelers visit Siem Reap for Angkor Wat. But the city offers markets, cultural performances, artisan workshops, countryside cycling, and…
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Cambodian Cuisine
Fish Sauce in Cambodian Cuisine: More Than Just Salt
The first time you smell good Cambodian fish sauce, you might hesitate. It is pungent. It is bold. It demands…
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