Arts, heritage and the long story of the Khmer people. · 89 articles
Efforts are increasing in Cambodia’s northeast highland provinces to preserve indigenous traditional dances that reflect the cultural identity of local communities and support cultural tourism development.
A thematic exhibition in Ho Chi Minh City is showcasing the historical solidarity between Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia through more than 150 documents, photographs and artefacts highlighting decades of regional cooperation.
Cambodian leaders inaugurated a new Buddhist preaching hall in Tbong Khmum province, highlighting the role of religious infrastructure in supporting community gatherings, cultural preservation, and local development.
Prime Minister Hun Manet congratulated participants at Cambodia’s 28th National Culture Day, held under the theme “Youth for National Culture,” highlighting youth engagement in preserving the country’s cultural heritage.
The Spring Equinox at Angkor Wat (March 21–23) is expected to draw thousands of visitors to witness the rare sunrise alignment with the temple’s central towers, showcasing the ancient architectural and astronomical design of the UNESCO heritage site.
Siem Reap hosted the annual Ancient Kite Flying Festival with more than 130 participants flying traditional handcrafted kites. The three-day event celebrated Cambodia’s kite-flying heritage, engaged cultural preservation efforts and attracted both local visitors and tourists.
SIEM REAP, Cambodia – February 4, 2026 – The APSARA National Authority is actively undertaking crucial restoration work on the north gate of the ancient East Mebon Temple, a significant historical site within the vast Angkor Archaeological Park in Siem Reap, Cambodia. This vital project aims to safeguard the 10th-century structure, which has suffered extensive…
Cambodia has introduced new national guidelines to protect and sustainably manage its limestone cave systems, marking an important step in safeguarding the Kingdom’s natural heritage. The initiative reflects a growing national focus on environmental protection and responsible tourism, themes frequently covered in Cambodia news. Titled Cambodian Caves: Guidelines for Sustainable Development and Management, the framework…
Every year on January 7, Cambodia pauses—not in celebration, but in remembrance. Victory over Genocide Day marks the end of the Khmer Rouge regime in 1979, closing one of the most painful chapters in Cambodian history. For many Cambodians, the date is not only a historical milestone but a deeply personal moment tied to family…
There are places where history whispers gently, and Sambor Prei Kuk is one of them. Tucked away in the quiet forests of Kampong Thom Province, this ancient capital carries the soul of Cambodia’s early civilisation. Long before Angkor rose to global fame, Sambor Prei Kuk was already shaping ideas, architecture, and spiritual traditions that would…
PHNOM PENH — India and Cambodia have further strengthened their cultural and academic ties by signing the fifth Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to continue the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) Chair in Sanskrit and Buddhist Studies at Preah Sihanouk Raja Buddhist University (PSRBU) in Phnom Penh. Strengthening India-Cambodia Cultural Cooperation The MoU was signed…
Srutavarman (Old Khmer: ឝ្រុតវម៌្ម; Khmer: ស្រុតវរ្ម័ន, Shrutavarman) is remembered in Cambodian tradition as the first king of Chenla, the polity that emerged from the shadow of Funan and laid the foundations for the Khmer civilization. While later chronicles and Angkorian-era inscriptions present him as the founder of Chenla’s royal line, the historical record is far…
The Khmer Empire, one of Southeast Asia’s most powerful and artistically influential civilizations, saw a significant transformation during the reigns of its early monarchs. Central to this evolution was the establishment of Yasodharapura, a capital that would become the spiritual and political heart of the Angkor Empire. Yasovarman I and the Birth of Yasodharapura Yasovarman…
