Cambodian Olympians
Cambodia has a long and proud tradition of participation in the Olympic Games that started in 1956, with the Kingdom’s first Olympic...
The Meaning of Hand Gestures in Khmer Classical Dance
Known in Khmer as Robam Preah Reach Trop (literally ‘dances of royal wealth’), traditional Khmer dancing is an integral part of the...
Smot
The smot singer-meets-national hero Phloeun Srey Pov is sitting in the office of Cambodian Living Arts, demonstrating a centuries-old...
Ancient Art & Glamorous Gift
Leatherworking has been an important part of the Khmer identity for thousands of years. Local artisans and craftsmen have been working...
Traditional Clothing of the Angkor Period
Although it’s no longer the country’s capital, the Angkor temple complex is still the ancient spiritual home for many Cambodian people....
Chapei Dong Veng and Master Kong Nay
There is perhaps no other instrument that represents the sound of the Kingdom more so than the chapei dong veng, better known as the...
Cambodian Spirit Houses
They are everywhere in Cambodia, sitting in front of wooden, stilted houses in the countryside or embellishing the front area of...
Durian
The durian is a contradiction in terms. Spiky on the outside and silky on the inside, the controversial fruit is typically greeted with...
Oudong
Travel 40 kilometres northwest out of Phnom Penh and you’ll come across a sleepy town called Oudong. Once a capital of the Khmer empire,...
Kep Crabs
From fragrant notes of lemongrass to zesty bites of galangal, Cambodian natural produce is every bit as spectacular as its more famed...
