The imprint of Cambodia culture and customs introduced from India especially Hinduism and Buddhism. Throughout the history of Cambodia, the flow of ideas is the dominant religion, as well as a strong influence on all aspects of life, both physically and mentally. Therefore, the customs of Cambodian are the reflection of their culture. Indochina tours Cambodia
From the architectural magnificent world famous is Angkor complex – the world’s cultural heritage to the architecture of housing, schools; from the traditional dance of the great festivals of the country to the lullaby of her sleeping mother also imbued by the “flavor” of religion.
Besides the culture imported from India, China through religious thought, the Cambodians also have its own culture is very unique. They create a culture medium used, and marvelous, it is very close but also very strange to visitors.
Cambodia Culture
Cambodia is a country in which people have a religious belief in the absolute strongest in the world. Religion was introduced into Cambodia early. Hinduism is present in Cambodia since the early and quickly has gained the faith of the people of Cambodia. Until the seventh century, Buddhism reached Cambodian people with this gentle nature. It quickly became the state religion with over 90% of Cambodians are Buddhists. And also since then Buddhism affects all aspects of life of the Cambodian people from the social moral standards to the behavior between members of the family. Tours in Cambodia
Buddhism had been associated with the deaths of the Kingdom of Cambodia manic. When prosperous nation, Buddhism came to its peak. When the independence and sovereignty lost, Buddhism also suffered the same fate with the country. The presence of Buddhism in Cambodia was an important contribution to make up its own cultural identity of the country. In addition to the temple is the cultural center of the village which is also home to protect longstanding culture of the nation, protect and develop the beauty of life.
Cambodia Customs
Cambodians have many ways to greet, dependent relationships, hierarchy and age among people.
- The traditional greeting is the end of man with folding hands in front of chest movements (similar hand gestures set of Buddhist prayer).
- A person who wants to show the opposite respectfully with people who will bow in his hands lower and higher positions.
- For foreigners, Cambodians also use a handshake. However, women still use it the traditional way to greet guests.
- Principles of conduct when greeting in this country is very simple, in return all received their greetings.
If you are not sure about what should or should not do at the table together with the people of this country, the easiest way is to follow the next.
- When invited to any meal, wait until you are allowed to seat to avoid committing the rules sorted by hierarchy
- Older people are most often the first to sit at the table, like that this is also the person will begin to eat first. Absolutely no talking or doing business on occasions like this.
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