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CAMBODIA
 
June, 2002.
 
DEUM TNORT - The Palm Tree of Cambodia:
 
The Palm Tree is seen in every corner of Khmer territory. Some Khmer People believe that the Deum Tnort is symbol of the Khmer territorial border. "Where there is Deum Tnort (palm tree) then that area is considered as
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THE KRAMA - A Versatile Khmer calling card:
 
While spending their leisure time in Cambodia, most visitors will not miss buying the "Kra-ma" (scarf) for wearing over their shoulders, folding round their necks or fastening their waists not just for fashion, but
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THE PNORNG - Traditions of A Hill Tribe:
 
The Pnorngs are one of the mountain tribes of Cambodia who live in the northeast of the country, especially inthe province of Mondulkiri and Ratanakiri. They live in groups of about 2 to 5 families each ...
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Child's Play:
 
Most people in Cambodia believe that child's play is simply part of growing up. Parents hardly even notice when kids are playing except when it becomes too noisy or boisterous.
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Legend of Lake YEAH LAOM:
 
Yeakh Laom in Khmer literally means surrounded by giants. In the Khmer language, Yeakh means giant(s) and Laom means to surround.Yeakh Laom Lake is located northeast of Cambodia in the district
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BATTAMBANG - The Lost Staff:
 
Battambang literally means "lost staff": referring to an episode in Khmer history when the King Kron Nhong threw his wooden staff from Angkor and it landed in present day Battambang. A fact commemorated by the
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WHAT'S NEW:
 
Cambodian Disabled Athletes Did Well in Malaysia Games
Khmer Durians
Roads Being Repaired
Phnom Penh Water Park
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Overheard:
 
When you had sinus problem, your hearing and sense of smell are affected too.
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Phrase of the month:
 
At a hospital, an old woman went into the doctor's consultation room and confessed to an embarrassing problem.
"I have been suffering from flatulence these past week and I break wind ...
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