Cambodian Festivals
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Festivals & Celebrations
Cambodia’s Royal Ploughing Ceremony: When Sacred Oxen Predict the Harvest
Every May, Cambodia's king presides over an ancient ceremony where sacred oxen predict the coming harvest. Here's what the Royal…
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Festivals & Celebrations
Cambodia’s Water Festival: What Visitors Should Know About Bon Om Touk
The Water Festival (Bon Om Touk) is one of Cambodia's biggest celebrations. Learn what it means, when it happens, and…
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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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Food Culture
Cambodian Rice Culture: Why Rice Matters So Much in Family Life
In a Cambodian home, a meal isn’t complete until the rice is served. Ask anyone if they’ve eaten, and they’ll…
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Food Culture
Pchum Ben Sticky Rice Cakes: A Cambodian Tradition of Ancestors, Family, and Food
Before the sun rises over a Cambodian village, three generations gather in a kitchen. The grandmother’s hands — weathered by…
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