Culture Khmer

Bokator or Lbok Kator

Bokator or Lbok Kator is a martial art of Khmer ancestors almost 2,000 years old, older than martial arts Com, which has tangible evidence inscribed on the walls of pre-Angkorian temples. 🇰🇭 It is one of the oldest existing fighting system…

The story of pradal serey

The story of pradal serey starts with the Khmer Empire in 802 A.D. At a time when many modern Southeast Asian countries didn't exist yet. Martial arts were used by the military of the Khmer Empire. Pradal Serey has its root from the ha…

(Khmer traditional game)

Chaol Chhoung or Boss Chhoung means to throw the Chhoung - a piece of scarf rolled into a ball of the size of a bare coconut and tied at the end to form a tail used for holding and throwing. The game is also known as Chhoung. 🇰🇭 Th…

Ouk or Chatrang

Ouk or Chatrang (Khmer Chess) is Popular played in Cambodia for a long time ago, as it is depicted in several reliefs found on a lot of temples in Cambodia such as Angkor Wat or Bayon, prahkhan, Baphoun, pheasat snoeung , Prah khan Kampong Svay tem…

The Khmer word korng vong

The Khmer word korng vong "gong" is refers to all types of gong including the flat or bossed gong, single or in a set, suspended on cords from hooks, or a gong placed over a frame. The history of these gongs can be traced in part from the…

Sovann Maccha dance

Sovann Maccha dance also Robam Hanuman and Sovann Maccha) is a traditional Cambodian dance. It narrates the encounter of Hanuman and Sovann Maccha during the construction of the causeway to Lanka in Reamker, a Cambodian version of Indian epic Ramaya…

Pchum Ben Festival

Pchum Ben Festival , also known as Bon Tvat Samas, is a festival that Cambodians often celebrate. 🇰🇭 In the rainy season, this festival lasts for 15 days, from the 1st of Roach to the 15th of Roach, which is September Or October. Roch 1 …

Chapei Dang Veng 🇰🇭

- Chapei Dang Veng 🇰🇭 Chapei Dang Veng is a Cambodian musical tradition closely associated with the life, customs and beliefs of the Cambodian people. It features the chapei (a type of lute often played at cultural festivals) accompanied by singi…

Wat Moha Leap, or vatt Mahā Lābh

Wat Moha Leap, or vatt Mahā Lābh, is a century-old Buddhist pagoda in Kampong Cham province and the last-standing temple of Cambodia with a wooden structure. The name of the Wat Moha Leap could literally mean "monastery of great fortune". …

Tep Monorom Dance

This dance was created in the 60th century by Mam Yim Yan under the patronage and high patronage of the Mother of the National Art. This dance was very popular at that time, often played to receive large national and international guests and also …

Khmer folk dances are highly spirited dances

Khmer folk dances are highly spirited dances that follow popular themes with lively movements and gestures. Dance motifs are usually based on local legends and the everyday life of the people. Dancers dance with easy, improvised yet composed movemen…

Some Types of Khmer APSARA 🇰🇭😊

Some Types of Khmer APSARA 🇰🇭😊 The Apsara dance is a traditional dance of the Kingdom of Cambodia, dating back to the 7th century. ... According to Hindu mythology, Apsaras were beautiful female creatures that descended from heaven to entertain …

The Royal Ballet of Cambodia 🇰🇭

- The Royal Ballet of Cambodia 🇰🇭 The Royal Ballet of Cambodia is a form of theatre established in the royal courts of Cambodia. Its aristocratic background is evident in its refined and highly symbolic dance gestures. From the outset, this theat…

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