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Rainy Season – Cambodia Seasons & Weather Tips
Cambodia’s rainy season, also known as wet season, is aptly named thanks to the heavy, frequent showers that soak the country. The season can start as early as the month of May (when the country is hot and dusty!) and can last up until November (when the country cools...
Cambodia Holidays: Commemoration Day of King’s Father (Norodom Sihanouk)
What is Commemoration Day of the King's Father? Cambodia celebrates the Commemoration Day of the King's Father to honor the former king, Norodom Sihanouk, who passed away on October 15th, 2012. Norodom Sihanouk, born in 1922, took the throne in 1941. His reign ended...
Cambodia Holidays: Anniversary of the Paris Peace Accord
What is the Paris Peace Accord? The Paris Peace Accord was officially named “Agreements on a Comprehensive Political Settlement of the Cambodia Conflict”. That name is a bit too long so let’s stick with Paris Peace Accord. This agreement was signed by a total of 19...
Cambodia Holidays: Pchum Ben
What is Pchum Ben? Pchum Ben is one of Cambodia’s most important Buddhist festivals. The most important might be Visak Bochea Day. Translated into English, Pchum Ben means Ancestors Day. This 15-day holiday is based on the Khmer beliefs of karma and reincarnation. In...
Cambodia Holidays: Royal Ploughing Ceremony
What is the Royal Ploughing Ceremony? In Cambodia, The Royal Ploughing Ceremony is called Bon Chroat Preah Nongkoal. The Royal Ploughing Ceremony has been celebrated for hundreds of years in several Asian countries to mark the start of the rice growing season. The...
Hot Season – Cambodia Seasons & Weather Tips
Hot Season in Cambodia Did you know temperatures in the hot season (March - June) can reach into the 40’s°C/104°F? During this time, Cambodia's humidity levels also rise, eventually leading to the rainy season. Fun Fact #1: The tropical humidity makes Cambodia feel...
Cambodia Holidays: Visak Bochea Day
“Just as a candle cannot burn without fire, men cannot live without a spiritual life.” - Buddha Do you know about Visak Bochea Day? What about Vesākha? No worries! Maybe you’ve only heard it by its English name, Buddha Day. If not, by the end of this short post,...
Cambodia Holidays: Khmer New Year 2018
Learn all about Khmer New Year, an important 3-day Cambodian celebration! We will let you know why the New Year in Cambodia is 3 days long and what kinds of fun activities you should participate in.
Cambodia Holidays: Chinese New Year 2018
Chinese New Year is coming soon! February 16th to be exact. Learn about this years zodiac sign and what you can expect to see in Cambodia!
Cambodia Holidays: Victory Day Over Genocide
Learn about Victory Day Over Genocide, a national Cambodian holiday. January 7th, 1979 is when Pol Pot and the Khmer Rouge were overthrown from power!