Pchum Ben is a Cambodian religious festival in which people make offerings to their deceased ancestors and relatives. It lasts 15 days, ending on the 15th day of the waning moon of the Khmer month of Photrobot, usually in September or October.
The last three days are public holidays.
Cambodian New Year, or Choul Chnam Thmey, is the biggest traditional holiday in Cambodia.
The Khmer script is an abugida used to write the Khmer language.
The Water Festival, or Bon Om Touk, is celebrated on the full moon of the Khmer month of Kadeuk, usually in October or November.
Angkor Wat is one of the largest religious monuments in the world and the national symbol of Cambodia — it appears on the national flag.
Khmer is the official language and is spoken by the vast majority of the population.
Khmer classical dance, also called the Royal Ballet of Cambodia, is a traditional performing art with graceful hand and finger gestures and elaborate costumes.
