Culture
Picture of the day: Longan fruit
Longan (Dimocarpus longan, Khmer: មៀន mien), is tropical fruit native to Southeast Asia. It has a thin, light brown shell...
Giant Ibis: Cambodia’s National Bird
Giant ibis (Source: AKP) The Giant Ibis (Pseudibis gigantea, Khmer: សត្វត្រយ៉ងយក្ស sat tra-yang yeak) holds a special place in Cambodia,...
Ratanakiri Province: Cambodia’s Frontier of Gems, Culture, and Wilderness
Introduction Tucked in the remote northeastern corner of Cambodia lies Ratanakiri (រតនគីរី), a province that stirs the imagination with its...
Picture of the day: Apsaras
Apsaras (អប្សរា) depicted on the Eastern wall of the outside gallery at Angkor Wat are celestial female dancers. They are...
Zhou Daguan: Chronicler of Angkor’s Golden Era
Cover of Pelliot’s translation of Zhou Daguan’s book Introduction In the tapestry of medieval Asian history, few figures are as...
Mondulkiri Province: Cambodia’s Untamed Frontier
Nestled in Cambodia’s remote eastern corridor, Mondulkiri Province (ខេត្តមណ្ឌលគីរី) stands as one of Southeast Asia’s last great wilderness frontiers. Famed...
Kandal Province: Cambodia’s Economic and Cultural Heartland
Kandal province (ខេត្តកណ្ដាល), located in the heart of Cambodia, is a region characterized by its strategic geographic position, vibrant economy,...
Picture of the day: King Suryavarman II
King Suryavarman II is shown seated majestically on his throne with attendants holding fans and parasols, demonstrating his royal authority...
Pursat Province: Cambodia’s Hidden Gem of Culture and Nature
Pursat province, situated in the western region of Cambodia, is a land of remarkable diversity, both in its physical geography...
The Longan Tree in Cambodia: A Sweet Symbol of Culture, Agriculture, and Economy
Longan fruit clusters (©Pascal Médeville) Introduction In the tropical landscapes of Cambodia, where fertile soils and abundant sunshine nurture an...
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