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2006-09-02 11:19:49 · 13 answers · asked by onlee_bee 1 in Society & Culture Other - Society & Culture

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Here is some info on Cambodian culture and background.
Cambodia is ethnically homogeneous. More than 90% of its population is of Khmer origin and speaks the Khmer language, the country's official language. The remainder include Chinese, Vietnamese, Cham, Khmer Loeu, and Indians.

The Khmer language is a member of the Mon-Khmer subfamily of the Austroasiatic language group. French, once the lingua franca of Indochina and still spoken by some, mostly older Cambodians as a second-language, remains the language of instruction in various schools and universities that are often funded by the government of France. Cambodian French, a remnant of the country's colonial past, is a dialect found in Cambodia and is frequently used in government. However, in recent decades, many younger Cambodians and those in the business-class, have favored learning English which is gradually becoming more widely-spoken.

Theravada Buddhism, suppressed by the Khmer Rouge but now revived, is the dominant religion, but Islam (5%) and Christianity (2%) are also practiced.[19]

Civil war and its aftermath have had a marked effect on the Cambodian population. The median age is a low 20.6 years with 35.6% younger than 15. In the population over 65, the female to male ratio is 1.6:1.[20] UNICEF has designated Cambodia the third most mined country in the world,[21] attributing over 60,000 civilian deaths and thousands more maimed or injured since 1970 to the unexploded landmines left behind in rural areas.[22] The majority of the victims are children herding animals or playing in the fields.[21] Adults that survive landmines often require amputation of one or more limbs and have to resort to begging for survival.[22]

Culture of Cambodia

"Cambodia" in Khmer writingKhmer culture, as developed and spread by the Khmer empire, has distinctive styles of dance, architecture and sculpture which have strongly influenced neighbouring Laos and Thailand. Notable recent artistic figures include the singers Sinn Sisamouth, who introduced new musical styles to the country, and later Meng Keo Pichenda. Angkor Wat (Angkor means "city" and Wat "temple") is the best preserved example of Khmer architecture from the Angkorian era, although hundreds of other temples have been discovered in and around the region. The Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, the infamous prison of the Khmer Rouge, and Choeung Ek, one of the main Killing Fields are other important historic sties.

Bonn Om Teuk (Festival of Boat Racing), the annual boat rowing contest, is the most attended Cambodian national festival. Held at the end of the rainy season when the Mekong river begins to sink back to its normal levels allowing the Tonle Sap River to reverse flow, approximately 10% of Cambodia's population attends this event each year to play games, give thanks to the moon, watch fireworks, and attend the boat race in a carnival-type atmosphere.[23] Popular games include cockfighting, soccer, and kicking a sey, which is similar to a hacky sack.

Rice, as in other South East Asian countries, is the staple grain, while fish from the Mekong and Tonle Sap also form an important part of the diet. The Cambodian per capita supply of fish and fish products for food and trade in 2000 was 20 kilograms of fish per year or 2 ounces per day per person.[24] Some of the fish can be made into prahok (a Khmer delicacy) for longer storage. Overall, the cuisine of Cambodia is similar to that of its Southeast Asian neighbours. The cuisine is relatively unknown to the world compared to that of its neighbors Thailand and Vietnam, but has been described not as spicy as Thai cuisine and similar to other Southeast Asia cuisines.

Football (soccer) is one of the more popular sports, although professional organized sports are not as prevelant in Cambodia as in western countries due to the economic conditions. The Cambodia national football team managed fourth in the 1972 Asian Cup but development has slowed since the civil war. Western sports such as volleyball, bodybuilding, field hockey, rugby, and baseball are gaining popularity while traditional boat racing maintains its appeal as a national sport. Martial Arts is also practiced in Cambodia, the most popular being Pradal Serey, which is similar to Muay Thai and also considered a national sport. Other styles such as Karate, Kung Fu and Taekwondo are rapidly catching on.

2006-09-02 11:29:17 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

Cambodian people are people from Cambodia.

2006-09-02 11:21:18 · answer #2 · answered by Taha T 2 · 0 0

Do anyone know who Cambodian ppl are?...?
Does anyone know who Cambodian people are?

2006-09-02 11:26:28 · answer #3 · answered by Pobept 6 · 0 0

I tried to get the best answer but hmm...
first most cambodians consider themselves khmer people i will list sources to get more info about them here...

If you want more stuff let me know ...

2006-09-02 11:27:22 · answer #4 · answered by karim k 1 · 0 0

Yes, they live in the country of Cambodia, which is in Southeast Asia.

2006-09-02 11:21:53 · answer #5 · answered by mstoro23 3 · 0 0

Buddhist pendents are only valid if the pendent itself has been blessed by the monks in a temple. If you just want to wear it for decoration or fashion then that,s ok i guess. If there is a Buddhist organisation or temple near you you can get one from them. Look on your web site for info.

2016-03-27 04:42:01 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

yea i have a friend who is cambodian

2006-09-02 15:37:03 · answer #7 · answered by Tinkerbell eats Yahoo! 5 · 0 0

Yeah, they come from Cambodia

2006-09-02 11:21:32 · answer #8 · answered by finesthaitian 3 · 0 0

Yes they come from Cambodia!!!

2006-09-02 11:21:42 · answer #9 · answered by Jedi Baptist 4 · 0 0

people from the country CAMBODIA in asia

2006-09-02 11:21:44 · answer #10 · answered by JAMES OY 3 · 0 0

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