In-laws, it is forbidden to pat children's heads and unique cultures of Cambodia

Cambodian culture bears the impression of two main religions existing in the country of temples, namely Hinduism and Buddhism originating from Indian religion.

2 religious ideology strongly influences all cultural activities, material and spiritual life of Cambodian people.

Cambodian culture not only has influences imported from Indian and Chinese cultures but also has very distinct cultural features of Cambodia. Like many other countries, tourism is growing day by day in Cambodia, the number of visitors increases rapidly every year because Cambodia is not only famous for its historical landmarks, wonderful landscapes, but also its rich cultural background. Cambodian culinary culture is rich. However, Cambodia also has its own cultural rules that you should not miss.

Cambodian religious beliefs

It can be said that Cambodia is one of the countries where religion is strongly believed by the people. Religion was introduced to Cambodia very early when it was just entering its infancy, Hinduism quickly appeared and attracted a large number of people to follow the faith. Later, around the 7th century, Buddhism became known to the Cambodian people and quickly became the state religion with more than 90% of Cambodians being Buddhists.

Currently, Buddhism has a strong impact on all aspects of the material and spiritual life of the Cambodian people. Buddhism is a measure of the social standards that Cambodians are applying in their daily family life. to work and social relationships. Buddhism creates a unique and distinctive culture of the Cambodian people, creates living thoughts, is a solid foundation of the country of pagodas and temples and many other countries.

Ancient Khmer architecture

The Khmer Kingdom in the late 12th century and early 13th century built many large architectural works with distinctive features, through many periods of rule and even under the Khmer empire, but today what remains There are relics of temples and stone walls.

You can catch the big roads carved with nine-headed Naga snakes, temples with pointed peaks, carved around with images of people's daily life. The image of the goddess Apsara with skillful dance movements in the annual Angkor festivals.

In addition, there is a commonality in Cambodian architecture that numbers and characters are engraved in many large and small buildings. You will have to admire the talent of the ancient Khmer with architectural works that not only existed for a long time with Cambodian culture but also greatly influenced both Thai architecture and Champa architecture in Vietnam. Vietnam.

The quintessence of culinary culture

Cambodia is also known to international tourists for its cuisine strongly influenced by India and China. Like many countries with other wet rice civilizations, Cambodians also eat plain rice and during the holidays they have banh tet and banh less.

Cambodia has traditional dishes made from fish and seafood thanks to an abundant source of seafood. The fresh and delicious dishes are attractive to many tourists. You can easily find a lot of restaurants, eateries, hotels everywhere from the road to the entertainment area. You will be attracted by dishes such as: Fish Amok, Nom Banh Chok, Khmer red curry, fried insects of all kinds, ... and hundreds of other unique dishes.

The special culture of communication and behavior of Cambodian people

As a famous country with many attractive tourist attractions, friendly people, but visitors should also note that Cambodian people also have certain rules in daily communication that you need to remember when traveling. Cambodia calendar.

The traditional greeting of the Cambodian people is to bow with hands clasped in front of the chest similar to when praying in Buddhism. If you want to show respect to the other person, remember to bow lower and hands clasped in a higher position.

For foreign tourists, Cambodians still use the act of greeting by shaking hands. But for Cambodian women, they still use the traditional greeting.

Remember to respond to every greeting you receive.

The most taboo act in this country is to pat a child's head. You are not allowed to pat children's heads because Cambodians think that it is an act only gods and parents are allowed because children's heads are very sacred places.

Buddhism is absolutely worshiped by the people, so when entering the temple, please take off your hat and leave your shoes outside. In particular, do not stand near or touch the monk.

In Cambodia, people do not pay attention to birthdays and do not give gifts on birthdays. They only give each other gifts on the traditional New Year of Chaul Chnam ethnic group.

When you're invited to a friend's house for a party, bring some small gifts, carefully wrap them in colorful gift wrap, and use both hands when handing them out. If you are the recipient of the gift, remember to never open the gift immediately after receiving it.

Cambodian culture and eating rules

In order not to make mistakes on the dinner table, here are some important points to keep in mind when in Cambodia.

When invited to any party, wait until someone arranges your place so you don't fall into the rules of order.

The oldest person in the party will sit at the table first and also be the first to start eating.

Make sure you know all the rules at the table, or else keep an eye on the person sitting next to you.

Cambodians are reluctant to talk about business or business related matters during meals.

In addition, Cambodia also has a lot of interesting things that you must know when visiting this place:

Traffic : Narrow roads, few crossings, cars rarely honking and almost no alleys, no traffic police. There are no toll booths in the country. There are very few taxis because cars are so cheap, every house has them. Public transport is poor, there are only few bus lines in Phnom Penh. Mainly tuk tuk, moto remork (motorcycle tractor), motorbike taxi.

Electricity : Cambodia does not have a national electricity grid. Usually have to buy from Vietnam, Laos, Thailand. Shortage and weak, frequent outages, so companies, restaurants, and large hotels all use their own generators. In the evening, except for a few shopping centers in Phonm Penh, Siem Reap, Sihanouk; Most of the streets are dark. The countryside only uses transmitters or flasks. Firewood is still a popular fuel in the countryside.

Free admission: Cambodia has 3 tangible world heritages: Angkor complex (Siem Reap), Preah Vihear temple (Preah Vihear), Sambor Preikuk complex (Kampong Thom). The World Heritage and National Heritage sites are both free for Khmer people and Khmer-born people because "It is the ancestral legacy left to the descendants of the Khmer" so tickets are only sold to non-Khmer people.

In-laws: The legend of "Number of women - Mount of men" in Kampong Cham (similar to the story of "Ao Ba Om" in Tra Vinh) has demarcated that Cambodian girls marry their husbands, so their sons stay in-laws. They explained that "Husband is the breadwinner in the house, often away from work, so it is more convenient for a daughter to stay with her mother. When she is sick or pregnant, her biological mother also takes better care of her". A humane and rational way of thinking.

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