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2 days ago · The Cambodian genocide was the systematic persecution and killing of Cambodian citizens by the Khmer Rouge under the leadership of Prime Minister of Democratic Kampuchea, Pol Pot. It resulted in the deaths of 1.5 to 2 million people from 1975 to 1979, nearly 25% of Cambodia's population in 1975 ( c. 7.8 million).
3 days ago · Khmer (/ k ə ˈ m ɛər / kə-MAIR; ខ្មែរ, UNGEGN: Khmêr) is an Austroasiatic language spoken by the Khmer people, and the official and national language of Cambodia. Khmer has been influenced considerably by Sanskrit and Pali, especially in the royal and religious registers, through Hinduism and Buddhism.
1 day ago · Pol Pot [a] (born Saloth Sâr; [b] 19 May 1925 – 15 April 1998) was a Cambodian communist revolutionary, politician and a dictator who ruled Cambodia as Prime Minister of Democratic Kampuchea between 1976 and 1979. Ideologically a communist and a Khmer ethnonationalist, he was a leading member of Cambodia's communist movement, the Khmer Rouge ...
6 days ago · Ethnic Groups. Vietnam is a multi-nationality country with 54 ethnic groups. The Viet ( Kinh) people account for 87% of the country's population and mainly inhabit the Red River delta, the central coastal delta, the Mekong delta and major cities.
4 days ago · Jolie LIEM 30/04/2024. The Khmer New Year - Choul Chnam Thmey in the Khmer language - is one of Cambodia's major holidays. Communities with roots in the Khmer culture, which includes most Cambodians and the Khmer minority in Vietnam, stop work for three whole days to return to their home communities and celebrate.
6 days ago · The Origin and Evolution of Khmer Music. Khmer music has a long, rich history spanning over 1,000 years. The sounds and instruments have evolved, influenced by cultural exchanges with neighboring countries. Originally, Khmer music was primarily religious and ceremonial.
5 days ago · Southeast Asian mythology refers to the collection of myths and legends that originated from the region of Southeast Asia, which includes countries such as Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos, and the Philippines 1 .
