Meak Bochea: Memorial day to the last speech of Buddha
Meak Bochea is one of the most important holidays in Buddhist Cambodia: date & history of Meak Bochea, visit of the ceremonies plus special tips for you!
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Khmer New Year 2018 – Welcome to Angel Mohothareak Tevy
Angel Mohothareak Tevy arrives at at 09:12 am in the morning of 14 April. Sus’Dei Chnam Thmei – Happy Khmer New Year 2018!
Pchum Ben in Cambodia – my Experiences
Pchum Ben is one of the most important festivals in Cambodia. I was in Cambodia at the time and I could participate in the exciting ceremony.
Pchum Ben – Ancestors’ Day, history and legend
Pchum Ben: ‘Festival of the Dead’ or ‘Hungry Ghosts Festival’ – Khmer remember their ancestors for 15 days each year. Info, legend & more
Bonn Chroat Preah Nongkoal – the Royal Ploughing Ceremony
The Royal Ploughing Ceremony (Bonn Chroat Preah Nongkoal) is an important celebration, especially for farmers. Sacred oxen predict coming harvest.
5. Cambodia – Did You Know? – Apsara
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,…
Ta Prohm Temple – An amazing natural spectacle
The Ta Prohm temple, founded by the Khmer King Jayavarman VII, is located approximately one kilometre east of Angkor Thom and on the southern edge of the East Baray.
Terrace of the Elephants: The important middle stairs
The middle stairs at the Terrace ot the Elephants are very important. This place was used by the King Jayavarman VII, who wanted to take a look at the games.
Bayon: Heart of the capital Angkor Thom
The Bayon temple was built during the reign of the famous King JayavarmanVII in the late 12th century to the early 13th century consecrated to the Buddhist cult.
The Solar and Lunar Eclipses ( Legend Theory)
How could Cambodian know about Solar and Lunar Eclipses a long time before the advancement of technology? Just read what happened during churning the Milk-Ocean.