Culture
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Pchum Ben – October 5, 2021
Pchum Ben, which falls on the 15th day of the 10th Khmer month, begins on October 5 this year and…
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Prahok: The pungent fish elevating Cambodian cuisine
While the world is familiar with the food from neighboring Thailand and Vietnam, Cambodian cuisine is still relatively unknown. Can…
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Food and identity among the Cambodian-American diaspora
Food is an essential part of life. The food that we eat, the food that we crave, and the food…
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Men enlisted to fight ‘tradition’ of gender violence in Cambodia
Dinner is late. The laundry isn’t done. The pickles aren’t sour enough. When it comes to reasons for a man…
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Cambodia’s approach to food diplomacy: prepare for prahok
Mention Indian cuisine and curry might come to mind, while sushi is one of the most well-known dishes from Japan.…
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A Cambodia healing festival has particular resonance during a year of loss
In Cambodia, Bangsokol is a Buddhist ceremony held after someone passes away. A white shroud is placed over the body…
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Cambodia marks 67th anniversary of Independence Day
On November 9th 2020, Cambodia commemorated the 67th anniversary of the declaration of Independence Day from the French colonial rule.…
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Cambodia’s ancient Mercedes-Benz, the ox-cart
The humble ox-cart has been a method of transportation in Cambodia for hundreds –if not thousands – of years. Previously…
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The making of Phnom Penh
Phnom Penh also known as Krong Chaktomuk Serimongkul had it’s beginnings as the royal capital for 73 years, from 1432…
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Lok Tha Dy Proeung recreates mini Angkor Wat
Inside a cottage courtyard, architect and sculptor Lok Tha Dy Proeung has painstakingly recreated elaborate models of Angkor Wat’s rose-pink…
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