CHAMBAK HOMESTAY

Good morning from Angkor Wat sunrise!

George Coedes spent most of his adult life recording and translating the Sanskrit and Khmer-language inscriptions of Cambodia and Thailand, and it thanks to him and his colleagues that we know the dates and histories of Angkor's ruler, and of their predecessors in Funan and Chenla etc...

It is better today after raining last night.

We can see a beautiful view from Wat Preah Kral pagoda and Kulen mountain, and when we are on top of the pagoda, we can see Run Ta Ek town.

She makes these noodles for sale to local customers every day. Now, some travel agents in Siem Reap are booking her for noodle demonstrations, which allows her family to generate extra income from tourists and showcase their family culture.

Personally, I have had some experiences with my mother making and selling these noodles in the village, especially during village festivals at night.

Making Cambodian noodles requires time to develop better skills. We need to measure and assess the quality of the rice, control the water boiling, adjust the fire, and even consider the quality of the rice flour. Understanding these factors will help us make high-quality noodles, as some rice noodles can be of raw quality if not prepared properly.

Kompong pluke floating village in the morning tour.
It is getting a more attractive tour in the morning to see the locals living and less chance to get wed by rain.

This month is much more better for sunrise!

Three sisters can sell more than 100 bamboo sticky rice today.

Local palm cake for tasting.
[ Palm fruit, rice flour, coconut cream]😃😄

Street foods taste!
នំគូឆាយ (Crispy Garlic Chive Dumpling)
នំលោតឆា​(​Fried jumping noodle)

Good morning from home.

Behind our school center, there are ducks swimming to find fish, a buffalo walking and eating water grass with her baby, water lilies blooming, water hygiene plants growing, lotus flowers blooming, and fish and snails in a pond.

In the remaining season, it is more green and fresh.

Imagine being here with your coffee or tea in the morning to witness the beauty of nature in the village. Then, take your camera and phone to capture some photos that you would like.

My street food dinner,
rice porridge, salted duck egg, and salted fish. Simplified and tasty.

Khmer dessert for tasting.

Good morning from Sunrise!

Some traditional houses on stilt are Kompong Pluk village. It is in the raining season.

Hinduism and Buddhism about Angkor Wat temple.

The APSARA Authority's Department of Preservation and Archeology recently discovered over 100 sandstone Buddha statues at Ta Prohm during an excavation. The statues included various depictions, such as the Buddha with dragon eyes, Kesvara, the Buddha with the head of a dragon, the Buddha with wisdom of Barmita, as well as fragments of thrones and limbs.

Angkor Wat, the French naturalist Henri Mouhot, visited the site in the mid-19th century and helped to popularize it in Europe. However, some have argued that Western interest in Angkor Wat has often been exploitative and colonialist in nature.

Khmer heritage refers to the cultural heritage of the Khmer people, which is centered in Cambodia but also includes parts of Thailand, Vietnam, and Laos. It is a rich and diverse heritage that includes ancient temples, traditional music and dance, crafts, cuisine, and more. The Khmer Empire, which ruled much of Southeast Asia from the 9th to the 15th century, was a major influence on the region's culture and architecture. Today, efforts are being made to preserve and promote Khmer heritage, both within Cambodia and around the world, through initiatives such as UNESCO World Heritage Sites, museums, and cultural festivals.

Photo : cheak Cheak Chuom