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Recovered memory: Chef Nak, ‘...50 years of Cambodian resilience through local cuisine...’
Half a century after one of the darkest chapters in modern history, Cambodia is speaking out again, not only in the headlines, but more powerfully through the silent and enduring language of traditional cuisine.
Editorial team
1 day ago2 min read

Cambodia: Rotules bowling, a traditional game of the Khmer New Year
Ethnobotanical journey: let's head to Cambodia to discover a traditional game based on... seeds!
Pascal Médeville
1 day ago3 min read


Tradition: ‘Troddi’, a New Year's folk dance with mysterious origins
‘Troddi’ is a very popular Khmer folk dance, most often performed on the occasion of the traditional Cambodian New Year ‘Chaul Chhnam Thmei’ to chase away the bad luck of the previous year and wish for good things in the new year. This ritual was also practised during rain-making rites when long periods of drought struck a locality.
Editorial team
1 day ago2 min read


Culture: Cambodian people celebrate the traditional New Year
Cambodia has just begun three days of celebration of the Khmer New Year, also known as Chol Chnam Thmey. This festive period, which will end on 16 April, marks a time of renewal, family reunions and spiritual regeneration.
Editorial team
1 day ago2 min read

Khieu Kanharith: a life of resilience recounted in the new book ‘Survivre!’
A new book entitled ‘Survive!’ offers an insight into the life of Khieu Kanharith, a prominent Cambodian politician and former Minister...
Editorial team
5 days ago2 min read


Cambodia & Tradition: Ten things to know about the Khmer New Year
Cambodia's most popular festival is fast approaching. Mark your calendars for the Khmer New Year (NAK), which this year will take place from
Sotheavy Nou
6 days ago5 min read

Tradition: The legend of Khmer New Year – Chaul Chnam Thmey (បុណ្យចូលឆ្នាំថ្មី)
A long time ago, the four-faced god Preah Prom heard about a young human, named Thomabal Komar, whose intelligence was apparently...
Editorial team
6 days ago2 min read

‘FACTOTUM: The Hands and Faces of Phnom Penh’, an exhibition celebrating the unsung heroes of labour in Cambodia
‘Factotum, the hands and faces of Phnom Penh’, a new exhibition of paintings by Li M.H., will open on 9 April 2025 at Sra'Art Studio. This..
Partenaire Presse
6 days ago3 min read


Cambodia & History: Pol Pot, that smiling, polite monster and dunce
Pol Pot, born Saloth Sar on 19 May 1925 in the Cambodian province of Kompong Thom, remains one of the most infamous figures in history...
Christophe Gargiulo
Apr 73 min read

Cambodia & History: King Preah Norodom, founder of the great dynasty
King Preah Norodom (1834-1904) was a central figure in the history of Cambodia, reigning from 19 October 1860 to 24 April 1904.
Editorial team
Apr 72 min read

Cambodia: The historic house of Vann Molyvann transformed into a Brown coffee
The architectural heritage of Phnom Penh has taken a ‘modern turn’ with the transformation of the historic house of Vann Molyvann into a...
Editorial team
Apr 71 min read


17 April 1975: How Phnom Penh fell to the Khmer Rouge
On 17 April 1975, Phnom Penh fell to the Khmer Rouge, marking the end of the Cambodian civil war and the beginning of one of the darkest...
Editorial team
Apr 75 min read


Phnom Penh & Factory: Celebrating ‘Songkran Heritage 2025’ and helping the disadvantaged
A charitable initiative, the Songkran Heritage, 2025 event will take place on 5 April 2025 at Factory Phnom Penh to celebrate Cambodian...
Partenaire Presse
Apr 42 min read


Cambodge & Culture: The history of cats in the Kingdom
On a sunny afternoon, a tourist queuing for tickets to the Palais Royal is fascinated by the skinny cats playing at his feet. Some of them
Partenaire Presse
Mar 315 min read

Culture & Tradition: Hang Yan, a key figure in Cambodian chess
On a hot afternoon, more than 20 Cambodians are sitting in a café in the Boeung Keng Kang III neighbourhood. Crammed around five chessboards
Partenaire Presse
Mar 313 min read

Tradition: Bonn Phum 2025 village festival, a celebration of Cambodian heritage
The Bonn Phum village festival, a lively celebration of Cambodian culture and traditions, is set to captivate audiences once again in 2025.
Christophe Gargiulo
Mar 312 min read

Cambodia & Royalty: King Ang Duong, clairvoyant monarch, founder of the Tical currency
King Ang Duong, who ruled Cambodia from 1841 to 1860, is considered a central figure in the kingdom's history. His reign marked a significan
Editorial team
Mar 313 min read

Film & Book: Pin Yathay, the Cambodian survivor of Khmer Rouge hell
On Wednesday 26 March, a large audience gathered at the Bophana Center for an exceptional meeting with Pin Yathay, the author of Stay Alive,
Partenaire Presse
Mar 261 min read


Siem Reap celebrates National Culture Day with a focus on the role of youth
On 21 March, the Siem Reap provincial administration organised a lively celebration to mark the 27th National Culture Day in the garden...
Editorial team
Mar 231 min read

Cinema & International Film Festival: ‘Tenement’, a haunting echo of Cambodia's tumultuous past
Co-directors Inrasothythep Neth and Sokyou Chea have decided to bring Cambodian horror films to the international stage with the unveiling
La Rédaction
Mar 202 min read

Cinema & International Film Festival: ‘Stay Alive, My Son’, an exploration of the Cambodian genocide through the prism of virtual reality
‘Stay Alive, My Son’, presented at the 14th Cambodia International Film Festival, is a powerful and immersive virtual reality experience by
Editorial team
Mar 202 min read

Cinema & International Film Festival: Loot, a story of plunder and redemption in Cambodia
LOOT: A Story of Crime and Redemption, directed by Don Millar, is a gripping exploration of the murky links between art, crime and morality
Editorial team
Mar 202 min read


Cambodge : : Legendary rock band Dengue Fever, returns to the Kingdom for the 1st since 2016
On March 21st, the beloved Cambodian-American band, Dengue Fever, returns to the country for the first time in nearly a decade for an action
Editorial team
Mar 192 min read


Fashion : Cambodia celebrates first Phnom Penh Dandy Evening
The first Phnom Penh Dandy Evening was recently held at the Sofitel Phnom Penh Phokeethra. A celebration of timeless wardrobe, elegance...
Chroniqueur
Mar 181 min read
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