campaign to boost tourism in Banteay Srei
Siem Reap’s colorful Banteay Srei district is about to be put on the map as one of the new in-places for increased domestic and international tourism as part of the ‘Visit Banteay Srei’ initiative, a campaign launched in Siem Reap city proclaiming there’s much more to the district that just the famed temple of the […]
Cambodia’s foodies delight: Prahok
Prahok is probably the most distinctive flavour in all of Cambodian cooking. It is commonly used as a seasoning or a condiment and very often added to Cambodian soups and sauces. This national ingredient is a crushed, salted and fermented fish paste. The gray, pasty preserved fish was originally created to replace supplies of […]
new folk arts theatre in Nha Trang
Hai Dang Co, LTD has just launched its newly created A Chau Folk Arts theatre in Nha Trang. This theatre was created to showcase opera, musicals, plays and all kinds of folk cultural entertainment. The theatre has a 500-seat capacity and is equipped with a professional lighting and sound system. Explore more cultures and […]
understanding traditional Cambodian and Thai greetings
Did you know that Cambodia and Thailand share the same greeting gestures? Called sampeah in Khmer and wai in Thai, the gesture is used to great, welcome, thank or apologise to others and formally done by joining both palms together in front of the body and then bowing. It is usually initiated by a […]
introducing the best of Baba Nyonya cuisine
Baba Nyonya, or Peranakan cuisine, comes from the descendants of Chinese migrants who settled in Malacca and Penang and married native Malaysians during the 15th and 16th centuries. The name of the culinary tradition originated from calling these Chinese men Baba while the Malay women were known as Nyonya. Baba Nonya cuisine is the […]
TripAdvisor reveals Asia’s most highly-rated museums
Using an algorithm to determine the quality and quantity of reviews received by Asia’s museums over a 12-month period, TripAdvisor found that the Museum of Qin Terracotta Warriors and Horses near Xi’an was the highest ranked. This UNESCO World Heritage site contains life-sized statues of more than 8,000 soldiers, 130 chariots with 520 horses and […]
inside Cambodia’s spirit houses
Did you know that in almost all Cambodian homes (and even at temples) you’ll find spirit houses or small shrines placed in the front courtyard of each house? Cambodians believe that the door of the shrine, which faces the entrance to the house, brings luck and wealth to the family. The spirit houses are also […]