Religion in Cambodia
Similar to Thailand, Burma, and Sri Lanka, Thearavada Buddhism is the official religion of Cambodia and is practiced by 95% of the people. However, there is evidence that both Christianity...
Cambodian Water Festival (Bon Om Touk; បុណ្យអំុទូក)
The Cambodian Water Festival (Bon Om Touk, បុណ្យអំុទូក) is one of the major events that happen once a year in Cambodia. This festival takes place on the full moon of the...
Cambodia Currency: The Riel
Travelers planning a trip to Cambodia often want to know Cambodia currency. That way, they will be able to know what is the best currency to bring to Cambodia. Cambodia...
Meak Bochea Day
Meak Bochea is an officially recognized public holiday that is observed within the Mekong region such as Thailand and Cambodia. There is no fixed date for Meak Bochea day, as...
Valentine’s Day in Cambodia
Like the rest of the world, Cambodia also celebrates Valentine’s Day. Yes, it is not an officially recognized holiday, but who cares really? It is definitely a day of celebration....
Chinese New Year in Cambodia
Chinese New Year for 2019 falls on February 5th, Tuesday, and it is coming soon! The said festival will go on until February 19th, which is 15 days in total....
Victory over Genocide Day
The Victory over Genocide Day is a national holiday in Cambodia that is always held on January 7 every year. This holiday is also known as “Cambodian Victory Day.” It...
A History of Coffee in Cambodia
Less is known about the history of coffee in Cambodia, and many presume that coffee that is found in Cambodia is the same as the one from Vietnam. Well, yes...