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Sbek Thom theatre

Sbaek Lakhaoun (Khmer Shadow Theatre)

It is believed shadow leather originated in Cambodia probably in the pre-Angkor period. Based on the evidence, for example, the stone inscription (K.155) at Kuk Roka, Kampong Thom from the pre-Angkor period, which describes woman puppeteers in a performance using figures in a ceremony invoking Sarasvati, the goddess of learning and the arts. This confirms the use of small puppet images in religious ceremonies. Based on this inscription, we believe that Khmer puppets originated in the pre-Angkor period (9th Century).

Bayon Temple

Bayon Temple

Bayon temple is a well-known and richly decorated Khmer temple in the Angkor area in Cambodia. Built in the late 12th or early 13th century as the official state temple of the Mahayana Buddhist King Jayavarman VII, the Bayon stands at the center of Jayavarman’s capital, Angkor Thom.

Angkor Wat © Unknown

Angkor Wat – The World’s Architectural Masterpiece from Cambodia

Angkor Wat Siem Reap Cambodia where history and nature coexist. Angkor Wat, the biggest and most divine religious structure, shows the advanced architecture of the Khmer Empire.

Bos Angkunh Gamge © Angkor Sangranta Team

Bos Angkunh

Bos Angkunh is a popular Khmer traditional game played especially during Khmer New Year at villages, or schools, especially at the pagodas. Angkunh is called after one kind of dried fruit from a climbing plant in Cambodia.

Apsara Dance

Apsara Dance

Apsara Dance is one of many dances in the Khmer Classical Dance. This dance invented in the mid-20th Century by the Royal Ballet of Cambodia, under the patronage of Queen Sisowat Kosamak.

A Glimpse of Khmer Classical Dances © Cellcard Play

Robam Jun Por (Blessing Dance)

Robam Jun Por (Blessing Dance) is traditionally performed at the beginning of a ceremony to greet, bless, and offer good wishes to the audience.

Robam Kuos Traloak (Coconut Dance)

Robam Kuos Traloak – Coconut Dance

Robam Kous Trolaok (Coconut Shell Dance) has been a legacy of the Khmer people for a long time. This traditional folk dance originated in Romeas Hek district in Svay Rieng Province.

Ok Chaktrong

Ok Chaktrong

The name Ok is because each party’s purpose is to attack the Sdach in order to win, and when one is about to attack the king, they will say Ok.