Pchum Ben is a Cambodian religious festival in which people make offerings to their deceased ancestors and relatives. It lasts 15 days, ending on the 15th day of the waning moon of the Khmer month of Photrobot, usually in September or October.
The last three days are public holidays.
Cambodian New Year, or Choul Chnam Thmey, is the biggest traditional holiday in Cambodia.
Angkor Wat was originally built as a Hindu temple dedicated to Vishnu.
Khmer is the official language and is spoken by the vast majority of the population.
The Water Festival, or Bon Om Touk, is celebrated on the full moon of the Khmer month of Kadeuk, usually in October or November.
Khmer classical dance, also called the Royal Ballet of Cambodia, is a traditional performing art with graceful hand and finger gestures and elaborate costumes.
Amok is a traditional Khmer dish of freshwater fish mixed with coconut milk and kroeung spice paste, then steamed in banana leaves.
