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March, 2003.
 
Chinese Temples :
Cockfighting
Throughout Cambodia's terror-ridden history, it is faith that has given many Khmers the courage to live on. More than 90 percent of Khmers practice Buddhism, with Mahayana Buddhism highly esteemed by Cambodians.
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Where There's Water,There's FISH :
Bananas
Cambodia may be one of the most economically poor countries in the world, but it is rich with natural resources and clever people ready to turn even the most meager meal into a feast fit for a king.
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Cambodia Plays Host To A Court Of ... :
Rice
King Norodom Sihanouk and Queen Monineath are not the only royalties to hold court in Cambodia. The country's selection of tropical fruits also keeps a court of its own; with the durian a revered king.....
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Unspoken Codes Of Cambodian Conduct :
Cambodian Star
Whether it is one’s culture, style or history, one man’s meat can be another man’s poison. What may seem acceptable elsewhere in the world may raise eyebrows here in Cambodia. So when visiting ...
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Things People Do To Themselves :
Kampot & Kyonggi
Cambodia's rich culture is speckled with a long list of customs that make it distinctive from neighboring countries. Even the simplest acts-like caring for one's body, doing household chores,
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The Khmer Kroma :
Marble Man
Beneath the warm Cambodian sun, a person's productivity relies heavily upon the suitability of one's dress. Since little is accomplished in blisteringly hot clothes, Khmer people for generations have tied ...
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Places Of Interest In KAMPOT :
PURSAT
We read your article last month concerning the province of Kampot and its sisterhood with Kyonggi of South Korea. It prompted my three friends and I, who were here visiting from Australia, to head straight for Kampot .
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VANN NATH Lives To Tell His Story :
What's Up
Some people are just born lucky. Others wake up to a long road of misfortune. In Cambodian culture, it is believed that one's luck is determined by the good deeds they have performed in previous lives.
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What's Up :
As more travelers swarm into Cambodia to enjoy the country's warm blue skies and welcoming people, Minister of Tourism Veng Sereyvuth will fly out of the country this month for a chilly whirlwind tour of Europe.
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What's The Doctor Says :
What's Up
Travelers to Cambodia are often concerned about mosquito-borne diseases such as Malaria and the dreaded Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever. Here are some facts about the two illnesses.
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Phrase Of The Month:
Agricultural Tourism
Agricultural tourism is a world-wide trend which offers city dwellers a chance to escape urban concrete and re-discover their rural roots. Agricultural tourism is a relatively new market for tourists. More
 
Turning Rations Into Riches :
What's Up
Incense and prayers should be packed for trips past the
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Overheard:
In Honor of Living A Few Words Overheard
Adventure: an event out of the ordinary without being necessarily extraordinary…. For the most banal event to become an adventure you must (and this is enough)
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