customs & traditions
FOODS
Traditional/Staple food: Rice and fish
Drinks: Iced coffee and Angkor beer
"Traditionally, a home meal is served on a mat on the floor or with the diners seated together on a raised bamboo platform. Meals are eaten in shifts according to status, with adult males and guests eating first and food preparers last. Breakfast typically consists of rice porridge or rice noodles. Lunch and dinner may be a combination of a spiced broth with fish or meat and vegetables, fish, fresh vegetables eaten with a fish-based paste, and stir-fried vegetables with chopped meat."
"Cambodia - Countries and Their Cultures." 18 May. 2014 <http://www.everyculture.com/Bo-Co/Cambodia.html>
Traditional/Staple food: Rice and fish
Drinks: Iced coffee and Angkor beer
"Traditionally, a home meal is served on a mat on the floor or with the diners seated together on a raised bamboo platform. Meals are eaten in shifts according to status, with adult males and guests eating first and food preparers last. Breakfast typically consists of rice porridge or rice noodles. Lunch and dinner may be a combination of a spiced broth with fish or meat and vegetables, fish, fresh vegetables eaten with a fish-based paste, and stir-fried vegetables with chopped meat."
"Cambodia - Countries and Their Cultures." 18 May. 2014 <http://www.everyculture.com/Bo-Co/Cambodia.html>
Holidays (traditions)
There are many holidays and traditions in Cambodia. Some of the holidays are similar to the holidays that goes on in the United States. Here are some of the most popular holidays/traditions in Cambodia:
There are many holidays and traditions in Cambodia. Some of the holidays are similar to the holidays that goes on in the United States. Here are some of the most popular holidays/traditions in Cambodia:
- January 1st: International New Year’s Day
- January 31st: Chinese New Year. Usually for this holiday, people would decorate their houses with red and yellow. They would also celebrate it with a lot of food including red pig, fruits, and drinks.
- April 14-16th: Khmer New Year day, this is the most important holiday in Cambodia of all time that expands over 3 days. Usually for this holiday, the temples are very busy!
- November 19-21st: Water festival ceremony, also known as Bon Om Tuk. “This is when boat races are held. Phnom Penh holds races at a larger scale, but Siem Reap also has its races. During the ancient times, this is how the King chooses his most powerful warriors, by choosing champions from the boat competitions. The festival is ongoing for 3 days, and so naturally this is one of the most celebrated Cambodia holidays." "Cambodia Holidays - Holiday In Angkor Wat." 2008. 18 May. 2014 <http://www.holiday-in-angkor-wat.com/cambodia-holidays.html>
Ways of behavior (greetings, common actions)
Whenever you are greeting someone in Cambodia, it is very polite to nod, bow or give a handshake. The most traditional greeting is a bow combined with a bringing of the hands together at chest level (similar to bring hands together for when you pray). Which is also known as “sampeah”.
Whenever you are greeting someone in Cambodia, it is very polite to nod, bow or give a handshake. The most traditional greeting is a bow combined with a bringing of the hands together at chest level (similar to bring hands together for when you pray). Which is also known as “sampeah”.
Language
The official language in Cambodia that is most commonly spoken is Khmer. Khmer is 95% of the primarily language in Cambodia and the other 5% is English or French.
The official language in Cambodia that is most commonly spoken is Khmer. Khmer is 95% of the primarily language in Cambodia and the other 5% is English or French.