Royal corridors into Cambodian heritage
Leaving out the Royal Palace while you are in Phnom Penh is tantamount to skipping Angkor Wat when you are in Siem Reap.
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Aside from being the main economic zone for Cambodia, Phnom Penh is also one of the many attractions for tourists.
Did you know?
The Royal University of Fine Arts (RUFA), located next to the Royal Palace, was established since 1917 during the reign of the King Sisowath.
Queen Mother marks birthday on modest scale
Queen Mother Norodom Monineath Sihanouk celebrates her 83rd birthday.
Kingdom set to mark King Sihamoni’s 66th birthday
Fireworks will light up the sky in Phnom Penh tonight as Cambodia celebrates the 66th birthday of King Norodom Sihamoni.
Eyes still open
Across the road from the south wall of the Royal Palace in Phnom Penh is an alley known as Street 240½, where late last year a section of blank wall was transformed into a huge portrait of legendary Cambodian singer Kak Channthy.
Architecture and history
Cambodia’s unique architecture has always been a great crowd-puller. In fact, people from all over the world come to the Kingdom’s famous Angkor Wat, Royal Palace and other sites that depict the country’s rich traditional designs.
Over one million visitors at Water Festival
More than one million people visited the Water Festival on the two days. The festival will end today (Nov.23). According to the National Committee for Organising National and International Festivals, 600,000 people visited the festival…
Capital welcomes launch of new Japanese high-end hotel
4-star Hotel Emion Phnom Penh, operated by Japan-based firm, is officially launched.
CPP members replace reassigned lawmakers
Thirty-eight new CPP lawmakers took their oaths at the Royal Palace.
Public reminded not to feed pigeons in front of Royal Palace
Authorities strictly prohibit feeding pigeons in front of the Royal Palace.
China signs pacts on aid for transport, mines and education
Cambodia and China sign three agreements on mine clearing.
The Palace confirms authenticity of King’s letter
The Royal Palace avowed that King Norodom Sihamoni’s letter is authentic. The letter encourages the public to cast their votes in the national election.
Korean national arrested over brawl
A South Korean man was arrested in Daun Penh after beating an Australian man and his Cambodian wife.
Tuk-tuk drivers are losing business to imported Indian rickshaws
Tuk-tuk drivers hoping that a customer will respond to their hails for a ride.
Work begins on world’s longest krama
A campaign to weave a 1,000-metre Khmer krama for a Guinness World Record attempt began near the Royal Palace.
An insight to the royal family’s lives
We’ve always been curious about who the members of the royal family are beyond the walls of the Royal Palace. Ambassador Julio A. Jeldres, PhD, Counsellor to the Cabinet of the King of Cambodia gives us answers through his book “The Royal House of Cambodia”.
Malaysian princess enchanted by Khmer craft and silk
Her Royal Highness, the Royal Consort of the Crown Prince of Pahang Darul Makmur, was on a private visit to Cambodia, which included an audience with Her Majesty Norodom Monineath, the Queen Mother.
Khmer novel ‘Kaliyuk Nov Longvek’
“Kaliyuk Nov Longvek” (The Turmoil at Longvek) was written by well-known author Kong Bunchhoeun in 1968.
Painter switches to making royal crowns, jewelry
Most of jewelry designs are inspired by the Chaktomuk period, since that was a time rich in gold and silver jewelry design.
NA fills vacant assembly seats and replacements to the NEC
The National Assembly has in a decision today, recognized 16 new lawmakers from the ruling Cambodian People’s Party and voted to support three replacement members of the National Election Committee
China to help restore palace
The Apsara Authority will collaborate with China to restore a royal palace in Angkor Thom city and the Phimeanakas temple.
Tribute to grenade victims blocked
Authorities block the CNRP from holding a ceremony to commemorate the victims of the deadly 1997 grenade attack.
