Phnom Penh Local Customs

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Daily life

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

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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Religion

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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Mindset

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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Local Market

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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Best Corn Ever

Best Corn Ever, Phnom Penh

 easterntrekker Says:  As soon as we crossed the border into Cambodia we saw venders selling these light beige coloured corn on the cobs, the husk and all were cooked. Everyone on our... 

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Exotic Food

Exotic Food, Phnom Penh

 easterntrekker Says:  Some of the local food looked pretty exotic to my Western eyes. I saw what looked like a whole pigling on a barbecue and along with some other varieties I... 

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another snack you might like or not

another snack you might like or not, Phnom Penh

 picek Says:  You will see that night food market is great place to buy or just watch special foods and snacks. Here before Royal Palace and next to Sisowath Quay, on that... 

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try something different snack

try something different snack, Phnom Penh

 picek Says:  It is not only Cambodian popular snack and you can buy it from hawkers in other SEA streets; it looks like a normal boiled egg from outside and when you buy it... 

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Local Custom's

Local Custom's, Phnom Penh

 Cathy&Gary Says:  Cambodian culture and customs has a rich and varied history dating back many centuries and has been heavily influenced by India. In turn, Cambodia has also... 

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People of Cambodia

People of Cambodia, Phnom Penh

 Cathy&Gary Says:  Cambodia is bordered to the North by Thailand and Laos, to the East and the South by Vietnam and to the South and the West by the Gulf of Thailand.Approx.... 

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Water Festival - Bonn Om Took

Water Festival - Bonn Om Took, Phnom Penh

 Cathy&Gary Says:  Bonn Om Took (normally held in November) is the water festival which brings in the fishing season and marks the change of the flow of the Tonle Sap river,... 

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Royal Ploughing Ceremony

Royal Ploughing Ceremony, Phnom Penh

 Cathy&Gary Says:  The Royal Ploughing Ceremony is celebrated in May at the beginning of the rainy season and is the first of the traditional agrarian festivals.This day marks the... 

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The Water Festival

The Water Festival, Phnom Penh

 ValbyDK Says:  The Water Festival is an annual 3-day festival, and is (together with the Khmer New Year) one of the most important holidays for Cambodians and attracts... 

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Crossing the road

Crossing the road, Phnom Penh

 traceyspacey Says:  In order to get across a road in Cambodia. Walk calmly across the road.The cars,tuk tuks and motos will go around you. If you move suddenly you are more likely... 

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Aranas-Spiders

Aranas-Spiders, Phnom Penh

 elpariente Says:  A mi la verdad es que me llamo la atencion ver a esta nina vendiendo aranas asadas. Nosotros esta vez no las probamos , ya veremos que pasa la proximaTo me it... 

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"Traineras" - Boat Festival

"Traineras" - Boat Festival, Phnom Penh

 elpariente Says:  Durante tres dias viene gente de todo el pais para ver las "regatas" que estan compitiendo de dos en dos para eliminarse y asi poder llegar a la final.La gente... 

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Tipos de botes .Type of boats

Tipos de botes .Type of boats, Phnom Penh

 elpariente Says:  Durante el festival de botes se pueden ver de distintas categor?as , en algunos reman de pie mas de 60 personas, en otras van sentadas 20 o 40 personas Todos... 

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Silk Weaving

Silk Weaving, Phnom Penh

 Tina-Perth Says:  The Cambodian silk is still woven by hand and it is amazing to watch.At the exit of the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda you can see it being weaved, very slowly,... 

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Survivor of the Pol Pot Regime

Survivor of the Pol Pot Regime, Phnom Penh

 shintarojon Says:  (last date visited : Dec. 28, 2004)Danila's mother...simple mother with simple hope...experienced the Pol Pot regime...great survivor who will inspire the new... 

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Hospitality

Hospitality, Phnom Penh

 shintarojon Says:  (last date visited : Dec. 28, 2004)I was invited to have lunch with the family of my friend Danila.Very hospitable! 

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King of Cambodia

King of Cambodia, Phnom Penh

 shintarojon Says:  King of Cambodia is well-loved by the Khmer peoplerespect...love...but not worship 

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Sua s'dei ! Hello !

Sua s'dei ! Hello !, Phnom Penh

 Pakistaniguy Says:  It is a common custom to join the palms and bow a little when u greet someone instead of shaking hands. 

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Have your picture taken...

Have your picture taken..., Phnom Penh

 chrisvandenbroucke Says:  You can choose the setting:* in front of a waterfall* in front of nice flowersor more optionsCambodians love it 

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maribelm's Local Custom Tip

maribelm's Local Custom Tip, Phnom Penh

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Top 3 Hotels in Phnom Penh

Raffles Hotel Le Royal

 9 Reviews and 361 Opinions  Raffles Hotel Le Royal is the premier hotel in Phnom Penh. The hotel was first established in 1929... 

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Sunway Hotel Phnom Penh

 7 Reviews and 165 Opinions  Spent 2 1/2 weeks there this summer on business. The rooms are average and the decor is a tad... 

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Raffles Grand Hotel d'Angkor

 1 Review and 364 Opinions  it is very near to the river fr0nt and the royal palace, not to mention near the stinky market.... 

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