Culture
Language: Third edition of the Angkor Dictation Contest held in Siemreap
The third edition of Angkor Dictation at Angkor Wat brought together 1,860 participants, monks, students, and leaders to celebrate Khmer...
Picture of the day: Spirit House
Golden spirit house in rural Kampong Thom, Cambodia, with offerings and flowers, illustrating how Khmer families honor protective spirits in...
Picture of the day: Hanuman and Sovanna Maccha
Discover the romantic encounter between Hanumān and Sovanna Maccha in the Khmer Reamker: a statue at Kdei Daem Pagoda in...
Picture of the day: Vepricardium asiaticum: Cambodian Cockles
Discover Vepricardium asiaticum, the Cambodian cockle, with classic Khmer stir-fry serving ideas, flavor notes, and tips for enjoying this popular...
Picture of the day: Guardians of Prasat Chrung
At Prasat Chrung, Lim Bunhong portrays APSARA workers tending an Angkor Thom corner shrine, revealing the quiet, everyday labor that...
Picture of the day: Ornate Royal Stupa at the Silver Pagoda, Phnom Penh
Stupa at the Royal Palace in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, richly decorated with traditional Khmer motifs and built as a royal...
Picture of the day: Shiva Nataraja Lintel at Prasat Sikhoraphum
Exquisite Shiva Nataraja lintel above the main sanctuary door of Prasat Sikhoraphum in northeastern Thailand, showcasing refined Angkorian Khmer stone...
Picture of the day: Chhim Sothy – “Back to Primitive” (2025)
Explore “Back to Primitive” (2025) by Cambodian artist Chhim Sothy, an evocative oil on canvas where a central elephant anchors...
Language: Common Misspellings in Modern Khmer
Explore a concise PDF guide to the most common Khmer spelling mistakes, including tricky Sanskrit and Pali loanwords, and learn...
Picture of the day: Inscription Stele K.1187 at Prasat Ta Moan Thom
Discover inscription stele K.1187 from Prasat Ta Moan Thom, an 11th‑century Khmer sandstone slab whose Khmer and Sanskrit text records...
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