Khmer traditions
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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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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
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
Khmer New Year: A Foreigner’s Guide to Cambodia’s Biggest Celebration
Khmer New Year is Cambodia's biggest celebration. Here's what happens during the three-day festival, why it matters, and how visitors…
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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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