61 Cambodian and Chinese Martial Artists Perform at Bayon Temple

SIEM REAP – A total of 61 Cambodian and Chinese mixed martial artists performed together at Bayon Temple on April 30 as part of a Cambodian–Chinese martial arts festival.

The performance featured 45 Cambodian fighters and 16 Chinese practitioners from the Shaolin Temple, showcasing a blend of traditional techniques and contemporary mixed martial arts.

The event highlighted cultural exchange and cooperation between Cambodia and China, drawing attention from visitors at the Angkor archaeological site.

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March 22, 2026 - #Editorial (Khmer and English)

The Impact of Waste on Public Health

Waste is an inevitable part of daily life, yet improper management serves as a critical threat to both human health and the environment. When waste is not collected, recycled, or disposed of according to technical standards, it poses severe risks to communities in the following ways:

1. Air Pollution

The open burning of waste—particularly plastics, rubber, or textiles—releases toxic chemicals into the atmosphere. Inhaling this contaminated air causes immediate health issues such as coughing, asthma, eye irritation, and headaches, while long-term exposure can lead to chronic respiratory diseases and other life-threatening conditions.

2. Contamination of Water Sources

Waste discarded in open fields or near water bodies can be washed by rainwater into rivers, streams, wells, and groundwater. The consumption of this contaminated water is a primary source of gastrointestinal infections, such as diarrhea, cholera, and various intestinal diseases, which impact children most severely.

3. Spread of Disease Vectors

Waste piles in public spaces provide ideal breeding grounds for insects and rodents, such as flies, mosquitoes, and rats. These animals act as vectors for numerous dangerous diseases, including dengue fever, chikungunya, and other infections that compromise community health stability.

4. Degradation of Environment and Quality of Life

Beyond physical illness, poorly managed waste creates foul odors and causes soil degradation. It does not only destroy the aesthetic value of an area but also turns living environments into unsanitary and unsafe spaces for both physical and mental well-being.

Conclusion

To protect public health, we must implement waste reduction, waste segregation for recycling, and ensure an efficient waste collection system. Collaboration between the government, the private sector, and citizens is the cornerstone of the solution to building a clean environment and improving the quality of life for everyone.

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 One day, one Cambodian traditional game until Khmer New Year, so you can learn how to play them!

Day four: Jarb Kon Khlaeng

What’s Jarb Kon Khlaeng?

Jarb Kon Khlaeng or catching the chicks  Game is a  game that teenagers often play during the New Year. The game is not only for the New Year, but can also be played in free time from work or class. Playing this game can teach people to be careful in protecting themselves and their families.

How to Play Jarb Kon Khlaeng? 

When playing the game of catching kites, they usually assign a large person to be the leader of the flock, called the “Hen​​ (Meh Moan)”, and assign several people to be the chicks. Then they choose another person to be the “Khlaeng (Barn Owl)”, waiting to catch the chicks.

Before playing, they all make a small fire. The one who is the hen must order her chicks to hold each other’s waists, standing in a row and walking. At the same time, the hen says a mocking word to the Barn Owl:

“ចាប់កូនខ្លែង (the barn owl catches the chicks), ប្រលែងកូនអក (let go of the baby hawk eagles), ពពេចញ៉ែកញ៉ក (sounding of Oriental White-eye), កូនអញតែមួយ (my only chick), ជីអន្លុងដាំត្រកួន (Dig a hole and plant the morning glory), ទន្សាយរត់ពួន (the rabbits run and hide), ត្រកួនឡើងលាស់ (the morning glory grows) ទៀន១គូតាំងយូបាំងព្រះ (Light a pair of candles, the umbrella shading the god), លើកដៃសំពះ ដូនៗសុំភ្លើង (raise your hands in greeting, and ask grandma for light).

While the one who is the Barn owl stands and pretends to be innocent. When he hears the hen and chicks screaming, the barn owl walks towards the fire and asks for light, saying, “ask grandma for light!”. Then the hen replied “the fire is gone”. The barn owl continued, “Please give me a piece.”

Once heard, the hen said, “Give the one who is the most stubborn,” the barn owl started chasing and catching the one who was behind her. The hen tried to protect her chicks from the barn owl, and the chicks tried to cling to each other tightly, running up and down, afraid that the barn owl would catch each one of them. Sometimes the barn owl catches the chicks one by one until they are all gone, but sometimes it only catches one.

The way of playing the game of catching the chicks shows the essence of awakening everyone to have various strategies and methods to protect themselves and their family members and relatives in the event of an emergency or disaster.

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Cambodia has lodged another formal protest against the continued encroachment by Thai armed forces into Cambodian territory, including land clearing, road construction, and the building of permanent structures. In some cases, Buddha statues have been erected and Thai national flags raised, following the December ceasefire, at the following locations:

- Preah Vihear Province: Mom Bei area around Hill 469; An Seh area; around the An Seh International Border Checkpoint; O’Phka Sneh; Hills 677 and 500; Ta Thav area; around Daun Ton Temple; Hills 505 and 333; Ta Sem and Chak Chreng areas; and Phnom Trop area.

- Oddar Meanchey Province: the southeastern area of Tamone Thom Temple; the western part of the Domnak Sdach area; O'Smach area; and Khnar Temple.

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Khmer Sbai Evidence in Longvek Period Bas-reliefs at Angkor Wat

By Architect Posuthea | Ancient Art Content

The "Sbai" is a vital element of ancient Khmer women's attire, used to cover the upper body. There are various types and designs of Khmer Sbai, each utilized differently based on occasion, social hierarchy, and gender, all deeply rooted in the sophisticated traditions of ancient Khmer civilization. Interestingly, the "Sbai" was also notably worn by Khmer men on certain occasions, following specific and unique traditional rules.

On this occasion, we would like to highlight significant sculptural evidence depicting the "Use of Sbai by Khmer women during the Longvek Period," carved onto the walls of Angkor Wat.

Why are there Longvek-era carvings on the walls of the Angkor-era Angkor Wat?

According to two inscriptions found alongside two long panels—where both the carving technique and artistic style differ significantly from other panels in Angkor Wat—it is revealed that between 1546 and 1564: "His Majesty Preah Bat Samdech Borom Reacheathirat Ramathipadei Borom Chakrapattireach (King Ang Chan I, the founder of Longvek) ordered his officials to lead royal artisans to complete the carving of two panels in the corner gallery (Northeast gallery), which had remained unfinished since the reign of King Mahavisnuloka (King Suryavarman II, the founder of Angkor Wat)." Full details can be read in the book Inscriptions of Middle Period Cambodia.

This means: "Two galleries of Angkor Wat were originally left blank without carvings until the reign of King Ang Chan I. As a monarch who deeply valued ancestral heritage, he commissioned the royal artistic department to complete the carvings." This further informs us that: "Even after 400 years (from the 12th to the 16th century), Khmer kings never forgot the names and achievements of their glorious Angkorian ancestors."

These bas-reliefs show "women of the Khmer royal court dressed in: Sampot Samloy, wearing the Sbai across the shoulder, adorned with bracelets, anklets, necklaces, earrings, hairpins, and a unique bun hairstyle. In their hands, they hold ceremonial objects according to their roles, such as: betel nut trays (Phan Preah Srei), spittoons, and fans, etc." These depictions bear a striking resemblance to photographs of Khmer court ladies during the reign of King Sisowath Monivong.

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 Cambodia Unveils Restored Giant ‘Dancing Shiva’ Statue from Koh Ker

SIEM REAP, March 19, 2026 — Cambodia has unveiled a restored colossal “Dancing Shiva” statue from the ancient Koh Ker temple complex, marking a major milestone in the preservation of the country’s cultural heritage.

The unveiling took place at the Angkor Conservation Depot in Siem Reap before an invited audience, following more than five years of meticulous restoration work.

The statue, dating back to the first half of the 10th century, was originally commissioned during the reign of King Jayavarman IV and once stood in the royal sanctuary of Prasat Thom at Koh Ker, now a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Standing about five metres tall, with five heads and ten arms, and weighing approximately seven tonnes, the sandstone sculpture had been shattered into thousands of fragments before conservation efforts began.

The restoration project, initiated after fragments were gathered in 2012, involved painstaking efforts by a team of Cambodian and international experts to reassemble the statue piece by piece, using advanced conservation techniques.

Officials said the successful reconstruction highlights Cambodia’s growing capacity in heritage conservation and archaeological restoration, supported by international collaboration.

Experts involved in the project described the work as one of the most complex restoration efforts undertaken on a Khmer sculpture of this scale.

Authorities expressed hope that the restored statue will eventually be returned to its original location at Koh Ker, allowing public display at the historic site.

The project underscores Cambodia’s broader efforts to preserve and promote its rich cultural legacy, which plays a key role in tourism and national identity.

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 The Phnom Bakheng Temple, constructed in the late 9th century CE under Yasovarman I, rises atop a natural hill at the centre of Angkor as one of the earliest temple-mountains of the Khmer world, built from sandstone and laterite with precisely arranged terraces aligned to the cardinal directions, forming a five-tiered pyramid that symbolically represents Mount Meru, the cosmic axis in Hindu cosmology; serving as the state temple of Yasodharapura and dedicated to Shiva through a central lingam expressing royal association with the divine, the structure originally supported numerous small towers in a carefully ordered layout, reflecting cosmological intent, while its elevated position and monumental design established a lasting architectural and ideological model for subsequent Angkorian temples...

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Rising in tiers of warm reddish brick and laterite within the Angkor region of Siem Reap, Pre Rup is a 10th-century temple-mountain built in 961 CE by the Khmer king Rajendravarman II, designed as a state temple dedicated primarily to Shiva, with a stepped pyramid rising above a series of concentric enclosures and crowned by five sanctuary towers arranged in a quincunx pattern symbolising the sacred peaks of Mount Meru, reflecting the classic cosmological layout of Khmer temple architecture...

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Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet Calls for Continued Attention to Displaced Persons.
AKP Phnom Penh, March 13, 2026 --

Prime Minister Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet has instructed relevant ministries, institutions, and local authorities to continue paying close attention to displaced persons, including those who have returned to their homes and those who have not yet been able to do so.

During the Cabinet’s plenary meeting held on Mar. 13 at the Peace Palace in Phnom Penh, Samdech Thipadei emphasised the need to address both the livelihoods and essential infrastructure requirements of the affected people.

He reiterated that the provision of temporary shelters for displaced persons who have not yet been able to return home is intended to ensure their well-being, environmental conditions, and overall welfare.

At the same time, he stressed that such measures do not mean the Royal Government is relinquishing its claim over the territory. The government remains firm and resolute in safeguarding Cambodia’s territorial integrity and continues to address the matter through peaceful diplomatic mechanisms.

As of the morning of Mar. 13, approximately 610,000 people, equivalent to about 94 percent of the total of over 640,000 displaced persons, have returned to their homes. The rest, 37,076, including 19,245 women and 12,795 children, remain at safety camps

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Ancient Shiva Nataraja Statue Restored to Full Form After More Than Five Years.

AKP Siem Reap, March 19, 2026 —

The monumental Shiva Nataraja (Dancing Shiva) statue, a masterpiece of the Koh Ker style, has been successfully restored to its full form after more than five years of meticulous conservation work, and was officially unveiled at the Angkor Conservation in Siem Reap on the evening of Mar. 18, 2026.

The unveiling ceremony was presided over by H.E. Dr. Phoeurng Sackona, Minister of Culture and Fine Arts, and opened to the public for viewing and study of this remarkable cultural heritage.

Originating from Prasat Krahom in the Koh Ker temple complex, the statue dates back to the 10th century and is considered the largest Shiva Nataraja statue in Cambodia and across Southeast Asia. Standing five meters tall, the statue features five faces and ten arms, reflecting the richness and sophistication of ancient Khmer artistry.

The statue had been fragmented into more than 10,000 pieces during the civil war due to destruction and looting. Efforts to restore it began in 2012, with the collection and cataloguing of fragments. Over the past five years, experts have carefully reassembled the pieces under strict technical and conservation standards to ensure both authenticity and long-term stability.

The restoration project was carried out through cooperation between the National Authority for Preah Vihear and the École française d’Extrême-Orient (EFEO), with support from the APSARA National Authority, Angkor Conservation, and financial assistance from the ALIPH Foundation.

Speaking at the event, H.E. Dr. Phoeurng Sackona praised the dedication of the experts involved, noting that the restoration represents not only the revival of a priceless artifact, but also a reconnection of Cambodia’s glorious past with the present.

According to the Ministry, the statue is planned to be relocated to its original site at Koh Ker, where it will serve both as a sacred object of worship and as a key attraction to draw more visitors to the UNESCO World Heritage site.

 

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Ancient Shiva Nataraja Statue Restored to Full Form After More Than Five Years

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 Scenes from the wedding day of the Prime Minister of Cambodia and the former Prime Minister of Thailand

This shows the practice of traditions and customs of using wedding clothes according to the style of each country. Please do not argue with Cambodia, no matter how you argue, you will not win Cambodia because Cambodia is a country with noble historical roots since before you were born.

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 New Year  prepares homes, residences, villages, districts, provinces, khans...  Make offerings to gods, gods of the village, ancestors, and ancestors for prosperity, good fortune, good luck, and good fortune...  Following the path of Khmer culture, which is lofty, noble, and has a long history and long-standing roots, as a fusion of: ancient beliefs (original beliefs) + Brahmanism + Mahayana Buddhism + Theravada Buddhism + everything else, it is born as a "Khmer civilization" that is bright and strong, lasting until today. 

- New Year's Day (Maha Sangkranti) According to the traditions of various villages, people go to celebrate festivals, have fun, and enjoy themselves together in their temples.  This temple is the common center and balance of the entire community 

- The temple was created by the locals for the locals and is a common property and is a place to preserve the traditional heritage of the locals, which is valuable in various fields: religion, culture, art, tradition, customs, language, literature, social affairs, environment, morality, virtue, solidarity... with the happiness and peace of the communities 

- Important tasks and duties during the Khmer New Year festival: 

1. Prepare homes and villages, 2. Dance to say goodbye to the old year, 3. Welcome the New Year's deity, 4. Give new clothes, money and food to grandparents, parents, elders, 5. Take offerings or offerings to the temple to offer to the monks to dedicate merit to the ancestors, 6. Fill the sand mountain, 7. Prepare your own village, 8. Prepare to give to the elders of the village or the elders in the temple, 9. Play folk games  and traditional dances, 10. Invoke the Lord to shower blessings, 11. Pray for the Lord on the last day, 12. "Pray for the Lord's blessing" is to bathe parents, grandparents, etc. The following pictures are just some examples 

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New Year prepares homes residences villages districts provinces

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