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Daily life Phnom Penh
11 Reviews Opposite the Royal Palace along the river is this small shrine which seemed to have some kind of ceremony happening when I was there. You'll also find people selling flowers, birds (which I think are...
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Useful informations Phnom Penh
7 Reviews The traditionally greeting in Khmer culture is a bow with the palms placed together at chest level. To show greater respect, a person can bow lower and raising the hands higher. However, Cambodians...
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Mindset Phnom Penh
3 Reviews Cambodian people don't seem to have any manners. This can be observed daily. Of course this excludes the service people who are paid to be polite and nice (ie, hotel staff reception desk, waitress,...
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Religion Phnom Penh
6 Reviews It’s a very common sight to see Buddha’s in local temples with money donations in plain view, something Westerns might find odd in such a poverty stricken country. But as is the case in most cultures,...
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Local Market Phnom Penh
1 Review The Olympic Market is a three story covered market near the Olympic Stadium which was upgraded and reopened in 1994 and now specialises in wholesale items. I went here with a Cambodian girl (who lives...
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Be aware of cultural norms for show of respect and disrespect. Never shake your foot at anything, never disrespect the King or government, ask if you're not sure if pictures are allowed of certain government buildings and be kind and courteous. Cambodian people are very kind and inviting, enjoy it
volunteer > the cultureLike all people, Cambodians have their own norms of behaviour, style of conversations, and manners of interaction. Understanding certain cultural mentalities will make the transition toward working with the Khmer much easier. Below is a list of cultural do’s and don’ts. Lists such as this are far from definitive, and behaviours change depending on the circumstances; however it can be used as a general behavioural framework for your time in Cambodia. THE TOP 10: Confrontation is not well accepted by Khmers. They are more likely to avoid problematic people and situations, than try to change them. The root lies in a tendency to maintain the superficial harmony of things. It is better to walk away than to create conflict which might result in losing one’s temper. Placing a Khmer in a confrontational situation, placing blame, or being judgmental will result in the...
If you visit Cambodia don't make mistakes like this for them and for you. Until 30 years in prison. Also the web www.afesip.org is useful. I liked to see in Sihanoukville, Phnom Penh and Siem Reap people with the simbol of Chidsafe. This text is taken from the Web http://www.childsafe-cambodia.org/. Please visit it and read such a great project:Cambodia is attracting an ever-increasing number of tourists. The majority come for the beauty of the country, but some aim to abuse Cambodia's hospitality.In recent years, Cambodia has become known as a destination for sexual tourism. Concurrently, the country has also witnessed an increasing number of cases of sexual abuse of children by foreign and local pedophiles.The Cambodian Government, international bodies, Non Governmental Organizations and the population have responded very strongly to fight this situation, and together have found...
There are many children trying to sell you the souvenirs at entrances of all temples. Some could be quite persistant but they are harmless, merely making a living. If you have no intention to buy, please turn them down politely. We learned to turn them down in Khmer language:"Te Ou-kun" meaning "No, thank you"It did help by bringing along some small gifts i.e. stationeries, candies, etc. These will bring them joy :)
Don't show anger if possible. Most Khmer will bend over backward for you, but things can naturally be frustrating at times and losing your temper will only make you and the Khmer person more uncomfortable.
Not really a local customes, but one of the locals taking a dipThis was taken early one morning when the sea was so calm it was like glass. A cambodian family were all swimming in the sea. I caught this boy with the backgroundof the cambodian fishing boat. One of my favourites.
In traditional Cambodian culture a lady should wear a different colour skirt every day of the week. Monday is Yellow, Tuesday is Violet, Wednesday is Yellowish-green, Thursday is Green, Friday is Blue, Saturday is Blackish-red and Sunday is Red.
Each night the king of Angkor had to sleep with a girl, choosen between hundreds of nude girl on the royal pool. This was due to fulfil the wishes of the nine-headed serpent in form of women. Probably this legend of the serpent was created by the king himself to fulfil his own whishes of unbridled sex (also to control queen jealousy).
The Khmer heritage is most evident in the work at Angkor Wat, in a way even more meaningful than the Egyptian pride of their antiquities. The temples are still used as sacred places where incense is burned and prayers made. It's important to keep this in mind as you climb around the stone monuments.
In Cambodia (as in many parts of Asia) children who are found begging are often the products of Lazy adults who make a living by sending out a "cute" child or, presistent gentle eyed child to beg for your dollars. In exchange, children are given some food or, place to shelter.If you're providing the child with enough money, that child learns that by begging for money he/she stands to make a better living in a poor economically challenged country than by going to school and learning a trade.We suggest taking the time to carry school supplies such as pens/pencils/notebooks or paper which you can offer instead. Ocassionally, we would also buy a pancake or such to divide for the children that would beg outside the restaurants. Always smile and you will always get a hug, bow or thank you in return. The only exception was if the begging child/adult showed obvious signs of land mine casualty...
Raffles Hotel Le Royal Phnom Penh
9 Reviews and 371 Opinions Raffles Hotel Le Royal is the premier hotel in Phnom Penh. The hotel was first established in 1929...
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La Residence d'Angkor Siem Reap
1 Review and 372 Opinions The hotel is simply splendid. The spa is the ideal manner for relaxing after a long sightseeing of...
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Q: I have only 6 days in Asia - planing to go through Cambodia and Vietnam and do a quick sight seeing tour through both countries ....
A: You could very well spend those 6 days in Vietnam alone yet it may not be enough, but that depends on what your interests are. It may be best to devote those days to just...
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