Cambodia
Understanding the Cambodian Culture
Cambodia is one of the most exotic places in the world. Here you will find a mix of Eastern culture. Although Cambodian culture, like all other cultures around the world have been much influenced by Western ideals, the strong influence of Buddhism and Hinduism are still very clear. For example, the art of Cambodian culture that the signature still shows the strong influence of Buddhism. In fact, many buildings throughout Cambodia still pictures and statues of Buddha.
To understand some things about Cambodian culture, let’s look at aspects of different cultures from the site.
Religion as part of the Cambodian Culture
Cambodia is not complete without religion and religious practices. Like most parts of Asia, religion in one of the spearheads of life Khmer (Cambodian). If you look at the statistics, approximately 95% of people in Cambodia Theravada Buddhism. Minority of people who one Islam, Christianity, Hinduism and animism.
Because the Cambodian culture hinges on the ideas of Buddhism, the Cambodian government to support the Red Theravada Buddhism. The monks in this place you need to receive some government benefits such as the use of some public infrastructure. Technically there is no strict separation between church and state under the Cambodian culture.
Cuisines
Food is one of Cambodia’s cultural characteristics. According to nutritionists, Khmer cuisine is a mixture of four basic tastes, sweet, spicy, sour and salty. Most Khmer cooking combine all four basic tastes. In addition to combining all four basic tastes, Khmer cooking is also known for hot flashes. Natural mixture of heat is not really hot like the Thai version, but if you are sensitive to any chili heat to your food, you should be careful before sampling some Khmer food.
Customs
Cambodian culture is filled with different customs and traditions. One of the most popular Khmer Custom is the way is a form of greeting or recognition. It’s kind gesture as Namaste India (common spoken greeting or salutation used in India and Nepal), movement, marked by prayer hand position and the bending of the head. Normally, this movement is used to visitors and friends, so if you plan to go to Cambodia, you should be familiar with the form of a welcome. You do not really feel in place when meeting new friends.