Commemoration Day of King Father Norodom Sihanouk in Cambodia

Commemoration Day of King Father Norodom Sihanouk in Cambodia

People of Cambodia annually observe Commemoration Day of King Father on October 15. This public holiday was created after the death of Norodom Sihanouk, the father of the incumbent King of Cambodia. Norodom Sihanouk was born on October 31, 1922. He became King of Cambodia on April 25, 1941 and reigned till March 3, 1955. He abdicated […]

Cambodia Water Festival 2021

Cambodian Water Festival 2021

This year the Cambodia Water Festival, or Bon Om Touk to give its Khmer name, falls on 18 to 20 November. For three days watch as Phnom Penh’s riverside explodes into life with boat races and firework displays in what is one of the most dramatic festivals in the region. Unfortunately the 2020 Cambodia Water […]

Asia and Europe: Cultures Connect

Asia and Europe Cultures Connect

The 2021 edition of the ASEM Cultural Festival, titled ‘Asia and Europe: Cultures Connect’, is a multidisciplinary arts festival taking place from 22 to 26 November 2021 in Phnom Penh, Cambodia and online. On 25-26 November 2021, the Royal Government of Cambodia will host the 13th Summit of the Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM13), and the festival […]