1. Clothing Etiquette
"Shan Pu" is made of long strips of Cambodian peasant clothing, without stitching, wrapped from the waist down to the calf, and then passed through the crotch , tied tightly at the waist at the back, with the remaining part sticking out like a fish tail. Women's casual tops are mostly silk round-neck double-breasted short-sleeved shirts, and their lower bodies also wear "sarongs" or "shanpu". Usually they also wear a long cloth scarf with beautiful patterns around their waists.
2. Manners and Etiquette
In some Cambodian dances, gestures are often used to express specific meanings. For example, putting the five fingers together and straightening means "victory"; clenching the five fingers into a fist means "dissatisfaction" " and "angry"; with four fingers together and the thumb bent toward the palm, it expresses "surprise" and "sadness".
3. Surname Etiquette
Cambodian people put their surname first and their given name last. The names of aristocrats and commoners are different: nobles generally inherit their father's surname, while commoners generally take their father's surname. Aristocrats are very particular about naming and often have profound meanings, while commoners' names are mostly casual and have no meaning.
4. Dining etiquette
Cambodian people eat rice as their staple food. Because they believe in Buddhism and are taboo on killing animals, they do not eat much animal meat and like to eat vegetarian dishes. However, during the New Year and festivals , there is still fish and meat on their table, and the dishes are very rich. They prefer spicy, sweet and sour flavors, and chili, onion, ginger and garlic are indispensable seasonings. They appreciate our country's Cantonese and Yunnan cuisine.
5. Wedding Etiquette
According to local customs, all weddings are held at the bride’s home. After marriage, the husband usually settles down with his wife, which is similar to the Chinese marriage ceremony. Traditional weddings usually last three days.
People's Daily Online-Introduction to various customs in Cambodia