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Culture & History in Cambodia

The Khmer Empire, temple life, Apsara dance and Cambodia's extraordinary cultural heritage.

Cambodia's Festivals — Khmer New Year, Pchum Ben & How to Celebrate Respectfully

What Khmer New Year, Pchum Ben, and the Water Festival actually celebrate, where to see them, how to take part, and the etiquette that makes the difference between an awkward photo-op and a welcome guest.

CambodiaGo Editorial8 min read

Apsara Dance: The Living Art of the Khmer

The story of Cambodia's most sacred art form, what its movements actually mean, and where to see it performed authentically today.

Maya Nhem6 min read

The Ancient Khmer Empire: A Visitor's History

How a rice-farming civilisation built the largest pre-industrial urban complex in history — and what's actually left to see of it today.

Sophia Laurent9 min read

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