Culture
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Who was Rajendra Chola?
Rajendra Chola (1014 AD – 1044 AD) was king of the Chola kingdom which was a powerful kingdom of Tamil…
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Devatas and Apsaras
The walls of Angkor Wat are adorned with elegant carvings of beautiful women with welcoming smiles. Who are these women?…
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Why is rice the most important crop in Cambodia?
Continuing on the topic of rice and it’s importance in Cambodia here are some recent studies that discuss the value…
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Cambodian rice voted the best on the planet for three years straight
Rice is a staple in the Cambodian diet, whether it’s eaten for breakfast, dinner or a simple snack. Therefore, it…
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Who were Jayarajadevi & Indradevi?
Queen Jayarajadevi and Queen Indradevi were sisters and quite possibly the most influential women of the Khmer Empire. Queen Jayarajadevi…
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There are 17-21 different ethnic groups in Cambodia
The ethnic groups of Cambodia are classified separately as indigenous and non-indigenous. The indigenous ethnic minority groups are Kuy, Brao,…
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Who was Jayavarman VII?
If Cambodia had a father Jayavarman VII would be Cambodia’s father. Not for his reign of power within most of…
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Who was Samdech Chuon Nath?
Samdech Chuon Nath (1883-1969) lived during a time when Cambodian cultural traditions were being threatened by foreign influences in Cambodia…
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Who was Oknha Son Kuy?
During the reign of King Thieu Tri (1841- 47) of the Nguyen Dynasty, the Khmer Krom were harshly forced to…
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Why is Prahok so important to Khmers?
Prahok contains fermented fish, and traditional Khmer use a small fish called Trey Riel to produce it. The importance of…
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