Our updates on celebrating holidays in Cambodia, from Khmer New Year to Pchum Ben. If you wondering what to do on the holidays from back home, we give updates on what’s happening around Cambodia for Christmas, Thanksgiving and more.
Christmas 2020, like the rest of the year, is set to be a strange one. Fortunately, despite the situation elsewhere in the world, Phnom Penh’s bars and restaurants are open for business, so there’s ample opportunity to celebrate the season. … Continue reading
Pchum Ben, or Ancestor’s Day is a uniquely Cambodian ritual, and one of the country’s most important holidays. It’s based on the lunar calendar and is usually between late September to mid October. The holiday is 15 days long, and … Continue reading
Look around and you’ll see Khmer New Year, Chol Chhnam Thmei, being celebrated around the country. The holiday is Cambodia’s most important, bringing the country to a near standstill as city residents head home to the provinces to spend time with their … Continue reading
Cambodia’s famous Water Festival is one of the highlights of the calendar year, bringing together people from across the country for three unforgettable days of boat racing, fireworks and festivities. In 2018, it’s being held on November 21, 22, and … Continue reading
With only a week to go until the most magical day of the year, here in Sihanoukville preparations are fully underway to make it a Cambodian Christmas to remember. From a traditional turkey with all the trimmings, to inspired Asian/Western … Continue reading
If you’re traveling from Battambang to Sihanoukville, get ready for a long journey. There are a few options available to you, but each of them is going to take a big chunk of time. Expect to take a full day … Continue reading
Say hello to our new Sihanoukville bloggers, Sharlie and Ed! They’ll be posting regular dispatches from the coast over the coming months. There’s a surprising variety of festive feasts available in Sihanoukville this year. From hearty plates of traditional turkey … Continue reading
It’s holiday season, and whether you are traveling or staying put, we bet that buying gift buying is on your mind. Not to worry! We’ve pounded the streets of Phnom Penh to find unique gifts from locally-owned businesses which support … Continue reading