Picture of the day: Harihara at the National Museum of Cambodia

Sandstone Harihara statue from Phnom Da, a seventh-century fusion of Shiva and Vishnu, standing head reattached in the National Museum of Cambodia’s red-walled gallery in Phnom Penh

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Picture of the day: Harihara at the National Museum of Cambodia

April 20, 2026

Seventh-century Harihara from Phnom Da, now reunited in Phnom Penh’s National Museum, embodies Cambodia’s early Hindu heritage and powerful spirit ...

Chinese New Year in Cambodia: Dragons, Dumplings, and a Dash of Khmer Charm

by Pascal Medeville

February 15, 2026

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Discover how Chinese New Year is celebrated in Cambodia, blending ancient Chinese traditions with Khmer warmth, food, and festive spirit.

The Buddhist Institute in Phnom Penh

by Pascal Medeville

July 13, 2025

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The Buddhist Institute in Phnom Penh (Photo: Sundgauvien38, CC BY-SA 3.0) The Buddhist Institute (វិទ្យាស្ថានពុទ្ធសាសនបណ្ឌិត្យ) in Phnom Penh is Cambodia’s ...