What are the urgent cultural activities in Cambodia?

Too many. Why not directly search Baidu? The following articles are compiled by the Commercial Office of the Embassy in Cambodia, and the seventh category is culture.

I national flag, national anthem and national emblem

Cambodia's national flag is red in the middle, blue in the upper and lower parallel stripes, and the famous Angkor Wat is painted in the middle of the red background, which symbolizes Cambodia's long history and ancient culture.

The national emblem of Cambodia is a diamond with the center line of Wang Jianwei. Wang Jian was dragged by the tray, representing the supremacy of kingship. Five-story canopies on both sides are guarded by lions, and five symbolizes auspiciousness in Cambodian customs. The ribbon below says "King of the Kingdom of Cambodia" in Cambodian. Palm leaves on both sides symbolize victory.

The national anthem of the Kingdom of Cambodia praises the wisdom of the king and the glory of the Angkor Dynasty, and prays for the Buddha to bless the country and people.

Second, language.

Cambodian, also known as Khmer, belongs to the South Asian language family. The ancient Khmer language was deeply influenced by the South Indian script, which appeared after Indian civilization spread to zhina Peninsula in India. Since the 6th century, Khmer culture has undergone 65,438+00 times of writing reform, which has been constantly evolving and influenced by foreign languages such as Sanskrit, Pali and French. Therefore, the ancient Khmer language is very different from the Cambodian language used now. Modern Khmer is based on Phnom Penh dialect. 1863-1953 During the French colonial period, French colonists forcibly adopted French as the official language. 1953 After Cambodia's independence, Cambodian once again became the national common language and the official language.

Third, the name and title

Cambodian surname comes first and last. Nobles generally inherit their father's surname, civilians generally take their father's name as their surname, and some take their grandfather's name as their surname. The number of syllables in Cambodian names also indicates their status. The names of civilians are mostly monosyllabic, while the names of nobles are longer. Cambodians usually don't call their surnames by their first names, but are used to calling them by their first names, and adding a word before their names to distinguish gender, age and seniority. For example, a person named En is called "Zhao En" by his grandparents (Zhao means grandson); Uncle and uncle all call him "Kemeny" (meaning nephew); Colleagues call him "Bonn" (Bon means brother). For "new" women, the elders call them "rebeccalu" (meaning girl); Her peers call her "Bang Xin" (Bang means elder sister). For elderly people, if they are male, they are regarded as "Dagen" (meaning grandpa), "Om" (meaning uncle) or "Boone" (meaning uncle); If you are a woman, you will be addressed as Ye Yixin (Ye Yi means grandma), Om Xin (Om means aunt) or Ming Xin (Ming means aunt and aunt).

Fourth, literature and art.

Cambodian literature can be divided into five categories: stone tablet literature, Buddhist literature, folk stories, novels, dramas and poems. After the establishment of Angkor Dynasty, Cambodian literature developed further, and many poems were carved on thousands of stone tablets, most of which praised the gods, praised the king and predicted the future. /kloc-In the mid-20th century, religious documents appeared, mainly focusing on the religious deepening in Brahmanism and Mahayana Buddhism. Many of these stories have been made into plays and dances and listed as traditional plays. After Angkor, folk literature, which preached Hinayana Buddhism, advocated good deeds and took karma as the theme, prevailed. Most of the protagonists in the story are ordinary farmers who dare to resist feudal oppression. At the same time, some famous court writers appeared. Some of their works praise the king, while others reflect people's lives. During the period of becoming a French protectorate, Cambodian national literature was destroyed. With the infiltration of western culture, Cambodian literature has undergone new changes, and modern novels that use vernacular Chinese and reflect real life have emerged. After independence from 65438 to 0953, literature developed rapidly. The number of novels and poems is increasing, and works such as drama, reportage and literary theory are constantly emerging. The more influential writers and works are Hissopa's The Masked Thief, Opal's The Golden Arrow, Lin Gen's Looking at the Moon, and Lovett's Hewei City. In the 1970s, he created a number of works reflecting the people's resistance to the United States and saving the country, such as the novel "Mother's Sacrifice" and "Contused Red Heart".

Music plays an important role in Cambodian culture, and it is inseparable from singing and music in all kinds of celebrations, banquets and entertainment places. There are three main forms of national music: symphony is light music, usually accompanied by drama; Bai Bi's music has a fast rhythm, usually accompanied by dance; Khmer music is a very cheerful music, usually played on festive days such as celebrations or weddings.

Cambodian dance can be divided into classical dance and folk dance. The former is to interpret classical drama through dance movements and singing; Folk dances are free and relaxed, such as Wang Nan's dance, which is deeply loved by people.

Verb (short for verb) religion

Buddhism (Hinayana) is the state religion, and people who believe in Buddhism account for more than 85% of the national population, in addition to Catholicism and Islam. Angkor Wat is a concrete manifestation of the influence of Brahmanism and Buddhism on Khmer culture. Since ancient times, monasteries have been not only the center of religious activities, but also the center of local education and book collection. Religion plays an important role in social life. Cambodian men have to shave once in their lives, and they can be secular at any time or become monks for life. Shaving one's head and becoming a monk is to repay one's parents' kindness and to take time to improve one's social status. It is easier to propose marriage and get a job after returning to the secular world. Cambodian Buddhism is divided into two sects: Mohnyaye Sect and Damoyot Sect, each with a monk king and a separately appointed king. Monks and monasteries live a rich life, while ordinary monks live by fasting.

Sixth, folk customs

Cambodian clothes are thin and simple. Traditional national costumes mainly include: sarong, a traditional leisure costume of Cambodians, which is only worn at home, made of silk, plaid or printed cloth, sewn into a tube shape and folded into two layers when worn; Tube skirt, can be worn in public; Tights; Water cloth, an indispensable thing for Cambodians, can be wrapped around the neck, wrapped around the head, or tied around the waist as a sweat towel. Now it is often given as a gift to distinguished guests. Generally wear compromise, without a hat.

Cambodian people take rice as their staple food and fish and shrimp as their main non-staple food. They like to eat spicy vegetables, such as raw peppers, onions and ginger, as well as lettuce, raw meat and pickled fish sauce. Great changes have taken place in the modern diet. I like Chinese food, Vietnamese food and western food.

The traditional houses of Cambodians are mostly high-rise buildings with bamboo and wood structures, about two meters from the ground, with people living above and farm tools and vehicles parked below. Most of the houses sit west to east, surrounded by all kinds of tropical exotic flowers and grasses. The capital Phnom Penh has various architectural styles. Temples in the city are all ancient Angkor-style buildings, while more modern houses and office buildings are mostly French-style.

The marriage custom in Cambodia is that the man "marries" to the woman's house. All the weddings were held in the woman's home, and the wedding was presided over by the most prestigious elder in the village.

Cambodians pay attention to etiquette. The most common understanding is the folding ceremony, that is, put your hands together on your chest and bow your head slightly. The height of your fingertips depends on the identity of the other party. You can also kneel or bow down to the king, members of the royal family and monks. Handshakes are also popular in social situations, but it is appropriate for men and women to cross the border.

Seven. traditional festival

Traditional festivals mainly include: Cambodian New Year, Royal Farming Festival and Water Delivery Festival.

The Cambodian New Year falls on April 13 of the Gregorian calendar. According to legend, on this day, a patron saint came to earth to celebrate the New Year. The celebration lasted for three days. Men, women and children wear festive costumes, visit relatives and friends, and believers prepare all kinds of food and send them to temples to worship Buddha and serve monks.

Yugeng Festival is in May of Gregorian calendar 1 1. After the king or members of the royal family went to Morita to plow the fields, they took the cows to the rice, beans, corn, grass, water and wine prepared in advance and let them choose. Forecast the harvest prospect this year according to what cows eat.

Water delivery festival 1 1.00-12. At the end of the rainy season, in order to thank the water god for bringing abundant water and natural fertilizers to the world during the rainy season, people hold a grand boat race along the Mekong River and hold a Yue Bai in the evening. The center of the activity is in Phnom Penh. The king, queen and officials sat on the viewing platform built by the river to watch the game and the night scene. Thousands of people flocked to Phnom Penh from all over the world to participate in the event.