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In the rich tapestry of Cambodian cultural history, few figures shine as brightly — or as poignantly — as Kong Nay. Born into a world of music and shaped by a life of extraordinary resilience, Kong Nay became the undisputed master of the Chapei Dang Veng, Cambodia’s ancient long-necked lute, earning the title the “Ray Charles of Cambodia.” He…
Eyes fixed on her carving of Angkor Wat, Sarin handles her tools with quiet precision. A brief, confident stroke and the wood yields, cut cleanly and evenly. In Cambodia, craftsmanship is carefully studied, preserved, and passed down. It carries the cultural identity of the Kingdom, inherited from its imperial era, with Siem Reap as its capital. After the civil…
Cambodia’s landscapes stretch from the rich ecosystems of the Tonlé waterways to the forested highlands. These living environments support biodiversity, local communities, and sustainable tourism while reflecting the country’s unique natural heritage.
Phnom Penh – Around Orussey Market, tailors bloom on every street corner. Walking through the streets of Phnom Penh, one thing quickly strikes you: most trades tend to cluster in specialized neighborhoods. Alleys of sportswear shops, market corners dedicated to clothing, or streets where scooter sellers line up one after another. This concentration is not accidental, especially in the case…
Every corner of Phnom Penh is steeped in stories. They hide in the curves of its streets, in the old façades of its restaurants, and in the smiles of those who live there. Personal stories that sometimes become part of history. We had the opportunity to meet Vannak, who, through his profession, happens to be…
Phare Creative Studio (PCS) is a social business that has been operating in Cambodia for over 15 years. PCS is a part of Phare Performing Social Enterprise, which also operates Phare, The Cambodian Circus. The studio was established in 2007 as a training hub for animation students at Phare Ponleu Selpak. It has since grown…
An old weak woman, crying at the top of her voice, rushed towards Buddha’s monastery. She was crying and shouting the name of the wisest man in the village. In a moment, Buddha came to address her. Old lady: I’m devastated, my entire life has been turned upside down! You must help me in some…
How Krom Ngoy outsmarted Phirum Yu with a clever response! There was a story that when Krom Ngoy traveled via Battambang to return to Cambodia, he met Phirum Yu, a talented poet and language master. Phirum Yu asked Krom Ngoy to participate in a competition because he had heard that Krom Ngoy was a great…
The spoken languages reflect the diversity of the cultures. In Cambodia, there are at least 19 indigenous languages. They can be divided roughly into the Austronesian language family, which includes the Jarai people, and the Mon-Khmer language family, which includes the Brao, Kreung, Tumpoun, Bunong, and Kui people. Some native languages are only spoken. Initiatives…
Soap is fun; it feels nice and slippery, we can blow bubbles with it and it often smells lovely. “Wash your hands frequently for at least 20 seconds with soap and water.” That is what the medical professionals have recommended us all to do in order to stop the spread of COVID-19. This is sensible…
It can be very difficult to go more than a few feet in Southeast Asia’s busiest tourist areas without being stopped by a driver who offers to take you where you’re going. Tuk-tuks are without a doubt the most well-known of the region’s many unique types of transportation. Tuk Tuks, the Khmer version of remorks,…
Dozens of young women work daily in eastern Cambodia to clear away some of the remnants left behind from the Vietnam War, including millions of unexploded ordnances (UXO). In 2017 Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA) employed the only all-female survey teams in Cambodia to search the eastern Ratanakiri area for the remains of the bombs as…
Who can forget the young Cambodian 14years old, Thaksin, a souvenir seller in Ta Phrom, who became a social media sensation in 2018 due to his remarkable linguistic prowess? In a 3-minute conversation, Thaksin shows off his ability in selling souvenir in 9 different languages including Japanese, Cantonese, Mandarin, French, Bahasa Melayu, English, Filipino, Spanish,…
