Khmer classical dance, also called the Royal Ballet of Cambodia, is a traditional performing art with graceful hand and finger gestures and elaborate costumes. It often tells stories from the Reamker (the Khmer Ramayana) and includes the famous apsara dance.
The art form is recognised by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
Angkor Wat is one of the largest religious monuments in the world and the national symbol of Cambodia — it appears on the national flag.
Khmer is the official language and is spoken by the vast majority of the population.
Amok is a traditional Khmer dish of freshwater fish mixed with coconut milk and kroeung spice paste, then steamed in banana leaves.
The national anthem of Cambodia is “Nokor Reach” (Majestic Kingdom).
Cambodian New Year, or Choul Chnam Thmey, is the biggest traditional holiday in Cambodia.
Pchum Ben is a Cambodian religious festival in which people make offerings to their deceased ancestors and relatives.
