Monday, June 22, 2009

Traditional khmer House

Khmer Village






There are many types of houses in Khmer village such as house Peth, house Kantaing, house Raungdoeung, Sala Chan as a small pagoda… etc which are the main model houses of Khmer people, they make their living by farming, making palm sugar, rice storage, carving, weaving, crafting farm, making clay pot, fishing and popular games.


Millionaire House (Phteas Sethei)







Millionaire House, where for the ancient rich man stay, is an old style of Khmer construction that remains from OUDONG period up to now. The hold building of this house is using with very good quality equipment and wood. At here you will see the traditional Khmer style wedding ceremony.


Floating and Fishing Village (Phteas Teok)







In the Southern of Siem Reap Province, there is Chong Khneas Village, Kampong Pluk located along the riverbank of Tonle Sap Lake. They make their living by fishing in normal form with the small boat or work for the farming in the floating field. They believe in Buddhism and before they went for fishing they like to pray for happiness and yielding as much of fish from the guardian spirit.

Phnorng Village






Phnorng people live in the Northeast of Mondulkiri Province where a lot of natural resources. Their houses are look Oval sharp with the roof droop close the land similar to the house in Africa. The principle in their life is growing crops, farming, and hunting. They believe in animism.


Kroeung Village







Kroeung people live in the Northeast of Cambodia in Rattanakiri province where plenty of natural resource. They make their living by hunting, husbandry, farming. They believe in animism. The girl has own right to choose the fiancé by herself.


Cham Village







Cham people live almost everywhere in Cambodia.They make their living by fishing, blacksmithing, the principle religion in Islam (Preah Allah).


2 comments:

  1. Really beautiful house style.
    I would love so much

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  2. Can you tell me where is the nearest Khmer traditional house ? I mean near Phnom Penh and people still live in it.

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