Every February, the streets of Siem Reap transform into a vibrant open-air stage where towering puppets, rhythmic music, and hundreds of excited children fill the night with color and imagination. Known as the Giant Puppet Parade, this joyful celebration has become one of the most anticipated cultural events in the city, attracting both locals and travelers eager to witness the magical procession.
More than just a kite, the Khlaeng Aek is a masterpiece of Khmer craftsmanship, storytelling, and spiritual symbolism — a living tradition that still echoes in the skies of Siem Reap during the Cambodia Traditional Khlaeng Aek and Freestyle Kite Festival.
The first moment of the Khmer New year is called Moha Sangkrant (មហាសង្ក្រាន្ត). For most people today, the word simply means the beginning of the Khmer New Year. Yet behind this familiar term lies a remarkable story—one that stretches back more than a thousand years, connecting Cambodia to ancient astronomy, Sanskrit language, and the intellectual world of the Angkorian empire.
Explore Angkor Wat—the world’s largest religious monument and a timeless masterpiece of Khmer architecture. Discover its record-breaking scale, spiritual meaning, and lasting legacy in Cambodia’s heart.
Discover Cambodia’s Guinness World Record-breaking Num Ansorm, the largest sticky rice cake ever made. Learn about this delicious cultural milestone, regional variations, and the communal spirit behind it.
Cambodia set a Guinness World Record for the longest circus show with a 24-hour, 10-minute performance by Phare Ponleu Selpak — a stunning celebration of resilience, art, and cultural pride.
Cambodia broke the Guinness World Record with a 1,149.8-meter-long handwoven Krama scarf, uniting over 22,000 people and celebrating the nation’s rich textile heritage.
Discover the Khmer alphabet—the world’s longest writing system with 74 characters. From sacred tattoos to historical origins, explore how this script reflects Cambodia’s rich language and culture.
Discover the world’s longest dragon boat — Cambodia’s 87.3-meter masterpiece crafted for the Water Festival. A symbol of national pride and ancient tradition, now afloat in Prey Veng.
