All about Cambodia: Culture, History and further more
On 18 February 2017 came a very special day in Siem Reap, the small vibrant city to the south of the Temple of Angkor in Cambodia. Many people may already know that last year Angelina Jolie directed the documentary feature film “First They Killed My Father” about the terror of the Khmer Rouge. Angelina is the…
It is right to give begging children no money in Siem Reap. But does it help them and their families directly? Learn what you can do!
The Royal Ploughing Ceremony (Bonn Chroat Preah Nongkoal) is an important celebration, especially for farmers. Sacred oxen predict coming harvest.
New Year Angel of the goat Year 2559 BE Angel Reaksa Tevy arrived at 2:02 pm in the afternoon of 14 April – Cambodian time. She is the third daugher of Kabil Moha Prum. People in Cambodia have prepaired and decorated their houses also with special gifts to welcome the New Year Angel. She carries…
There can’t be a person in Cambodia who doesn’t recognize Apsara Dancing when they see it. But today’s question: “Who or what are Apsaras?” First thing to know – they are not unique to Cambodia! Beautiful, supernatural women were known as Apsaras across Asia long before the Angkor era. In both Hindu and Buddhist mythology,…
Cambodians or tourists are always impressed by Independence Monument – one of the country’s most famous buildings. Today’s question: “Who built the Independence Monument and why?” In 1953 Cambodia gained its independence from its colonial rulers, France. The move to Cambodia’s freedom was led by King Norodom Sihanouk. But in 1955 he abdicated the throne…
Most people who´ve visited Phnom Penh, have passed this eye-catching sculpture near the Japanese Bridge. Today’s questions: “What does it mean and how did it get there?” Called “The Twisted Gun”, it has a clear non-violent message. The barrel is tied up in a big knot – so, obviously, the weapon couldn’t possibly be used. With…
There can´t be a single person in Cambodia, who doesn´t know that the capital is called Phnom Penh. Today´s question: “What’s the connection between Lady Daun Penh and Phnom Penh?” According to legend, six hundred years ago a wealthy widow lived near a village on the Mekong river. Flooding then, as now, was common. One…
This year, Monday angel Koraka Tevy comes down to earth on 14 April 8;07 am. She is the second daughter of Kabil Moha Prum. Happy Khmer New Year 2014
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