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The unique Cambodian culture is an interweaving of Buddhism and Hinduism and local beliefs. The Khmers, who make up the vast majority of the Cambodian population, are hardworking and friendly people.
The Khmers have a special attitude towards freedom. Despite their great loyalty to authority and reverence for royalty, Cambodians have always had a strong sense of independence and freedom. Maybe that’s why traffic rules for them are still largely just words and nothing more.
Buddhism in Cambodia
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Buddhism in Cambodia is practiced by more than 90% of the country's population; the remaining religions are Christianity, Islam, Taoism, Confucianism and local beliefs.
The most widespread Buddhist movement is Thervada. It is common for this branch of Buddhism to attach great importance poses and gestures when depicting Buddha - this has great religious meaning.
National characteristics of Cambodia
The national characteristics of Cambodia are the bright optimism of the local people, cordiality and friendliness. Of course, at the same time, many Cambodians are shy, they are “afraid” of tourists, and communicating with them can be difficult. However, in tourist places There are not many shy residents; most are already accustomed to tourists, and sometimes take advantage of their ignorance of the country, local rules, and prices.
Cambodian families are traditional in many ways, men work, and women and children either do household chores or sell fish, crafts, food, and clothes in the markets. Although traditional families are already rare in tourist areas, local women and girls work in offices and shops. There is also prostitution in Cambodia, which flourishes in many cities. However, such acquaintances are quite dangerous; the risk of contracting a disease or being drawn into a “dirty” story is extremely high.
The rules of the European lifestyle in Cambodia are still quite formal; even office managers outside the walls can wear Khmer clothes and live in traditional dwellings. The usual rules of traffic, hygiene and many others are fictitious here, there is chaos on the roads, and in street eateries, sellers with the same hand can cook food, take money and throw out garbage at the same time.
Khmer wedding
A Khmer wedding is one of the most interesting rituals, among which chants in honor of the Cambodian gods play a significant role.
All ceremonies taking place at a Khmer wedding are associated with the ancient legend “Som Sla Kansheng”. The legend says: “Two men, grazing their buffaloes in the field, wanted to cement their friendship and become related through marriage between children (one had a son, and the other a daughter). To prove their words and determination, they exchanged betel nuts wrapped in krama leaves.” Since time immemorial, it has been a tradition in Cambodia for the groom to give the bride a box of betel nuts.
One more interesting feature weddings in Cambodia is that the newlyweds must exchange clothes at the wedding.
Cambodian music and dance
Cambodian music, like all Cambodian culture, is based on Khmer traditions. Khmer music is divided into two main directions - Pinpeat and Mkhori. The difference between the two is that Pinepeat consists of strings and percussion instruments, while in Mkhori the music is performed only by percussion.
Most popular musical instrument Cambodia became chapey - a stringed instrument with a bow. Among the directions of folk music, "Skor" - a type of folk ensemble - stands out. There are Skor ensembles in almost all villages; they perform folk music at weddings, holidays and traditional performances.
Cambodian dances are direct descendants of the court dances of India. The most striking example of classical folk dance was the plot of Ram's poem.
Based on this legend, a whole piece of music was compiled in Cambodia, which has been performed by the Royal Cambodian University for more than 200 years.
Holidays in Cambodia
The number of holidays in Cambodia may puzzle many tourists, which, however, is not surprising, because in addition to the original Cambodian ones, the country celebrates Buddhist, Thai and chinese holidays, and recently holidays borrowed from European countries have been added to them.
Even New Year in Cambodia it is celebrated several times, so the Chinese and Vietnamese living here celebrate the Lunar New Year in late January - early February, the Khmers celebrate this event (Chnam Thmai) in mid-April, and the official holiday is set, as in Europe, on 1 January.
The most colorful holidays in the country are Chnam Thmai (Cambodian New Year) - at this time, throughout the country, people build sand hills that have become a symbol of stupas - Buddhist religious buildings. It is believed that every grain of sand in such a hill contributes to the atonement of sins.
Following Chnam Thmai, Chat Pre Nangkal begins in May - a royal plowing ceremony held in May around Royal Palace in Phnom Penh.
Also popular among local residents in Cambodia is the Prochum Ben (Pcham Ben) holiday - a holiday of remembrance of the dead celebrated in September. According to legend, during the waning moon, when the sky is overcast and the nights become darker, Yama - the king of the dead - releases the souls of the dead, and they live among people for a while. First of all, the souls of the deceased go to pagodas, and if they do not find traditional offerings there, they curse their relatives.
Official holidays in Cambodia
- January 1 - European New Year
- January 7 - Victory Day over the genocide regime
- March 8 - International Women's Day
- April 13-15 - Chnam Thmai (Khmer New Year)
- May 1 - Labor Day
- May 13-15 - King's Birthday
- May 19 - Buddha's Birthday
- June 18 - Constitution Day
- September 24 - Ancestors' Day
- October 29 - Coronation Day
- October 31 - Birthday of the King Father
- November 9 - Independence Day
- December 10 is Human Rights Day
There are only 654 factories producing branded clothing in Cambodia. Knitwear, jeans, sportswear and underwear from famous brands Adidas, Nike, Puma, Old Navy, Banana Republic, Forever21, Abercombi&Fitch, Aeropostal, GAP, Benetton, Esprit, Mango, H&M, F&F, Jenifer Lopes, Lacoste, Van`s, Nautica, Celio, Marks&Spencer etc. with a label "Made in Cambodia" a large assortment is presented at special collection warehouses in Phnom Penh.
Note.
The article was written in 2012 and many people ask: “Are we still engaged in wholesale clothing from Cambodia at present (more than 7 years have passed since this article was published in 2012).
Yes, we are still selling clothes. It is clear that the assortment has changed many times since 2012, but the system for purchasing clothes from Cambodia, which is described in this article, has not changed
In Cambodia, there are wholesale commodity exchanges where distributors from all over the world buy stocks from clothing manufacturers. We help wholesale buyers organize supplies of branded clothing stocks to different countries.
Manufacturers' stocks are batches of original clothing that have not been shipped to retail chains, the so-called pre-season stock. The reasons may be different.
For example, surplus: after sewing a batch of products, there is fabric left over so that it does not become stale, the company sews the same things from it and sells them through companies involved in the wholesale trade of clothing, which buy such goods directly from factories in large quantities.
Another reason may be the failure of retail chains (a large supply of goods was disrupted) and many others. In order not to occupy huge warehouse space and not to look for new customers, the factory tries to get rid of goods as quickly as possible.
The fastest way is to sell clothes to companies that sell stock wholesale.
Stocks also include batches of B-Grade clothing from Cambodia (lots that include up to 20% manufacturing defects) at a price of less than 1USD.
Our company offers you services for searching, selecting and supplying new women's and men's clothing from Cambodia, and sorting and selection of B-Grade clothing, brands Adidas, Nike, Puma, Old Navy, Abercombi&Fitch, Aeropostal, GAP, Benetton, Esprit, Mango, H&M, F&F, TU, Vera Wang, Jenifer Lopes, Lacoste, Van`s, Nautica, Celio, Marks&Spencer and others in bulk from a collection warehouse that processes the stock of companies producing export clothing for the USA and European countries.
Production – Made in Cambodia. The range includes sports and casual, men's, women's and children's clothing. Brands of children's clothing that we supply: GAP Kids, Gerber, Place, Osh Kosh, Chaps, Joe Boxer, Nickelodeon, H&M.
Our specialization: sports and casual men's, women's, children's clothing, jeans, knitted underwear.
All clothes are from Cambodia, for European and US markets.
Catalog Clothing from Cambodia
The product catalog is divided into the following types:
- Warm clothing (sweatshirts, hoodies, sweaters, insulated knitwear with fleece, including knitted sports jackets and pants from Adidas, Puma, Nike) - cost 6USD per item.
- T-shirts for men, women and children: Adidas, Puma, Nike, Benetton, Banana, Esprit, Next, Aeropostal, Benetton - cost 4USD per unit.
- Men's, women's and children's T-shirts: Old Navy, GAP, H&M, Easy, Arizona, Place, - 3USD per unit
- Children's knitwear and fleece from 0 to 6 years: Carter`s, Joe Boxer, Place, H&M, Old Navy, GAP Kids - 2.5USD per item
- Marks&Spencer clothing (men's and women's sweaters, cardigans) - 4USD per item
- Warm clothes Nautica, Lacoste, Celio, Van`s, Aberkombie&Fitch - 6USD per item
- Jeans and cargo pants for men, women and children: Levis, Banana, Esprit, Old Navy - 7USD per item
Our services include demonstration of photos and provision of samples, selection of an assortment of clothing according to your requirements, selection of quality items from the “B-Grade” category, formation of a batch, size and color line, quality control, packaging, assistance in preparing customs documents, control over loading and dispatch (sea container CIF Sihanoukvill, to the ports: St. Petersburg, Klaipeda, Vladivostok, Hamburg, Guangzhou, Beijing, Bangkok.
The cost of services for sampling and order formation is 10% of the cost of the goods at the collecting warehouse. Minimum order - 100 kg. When ordering a batch of more than 50,000 USD, the cost of our services is 5%. When ordering a batch from 25,000 to 50,000USD - 7%.
There are several wholesale clothing suppliers in Cambodia. Our company stands out from other wholesale clothing suppliers in Phnom Penh. Working with us, you get the opportunity to buy not only in lots, but also choose models individually in the desired size, color, etc., and we also have the following undeniable advantages:
- Always available assortment of brands Adidas, Nike, Puma, at competitive prices
- Many models are presented in full sizes, including 2XXL, 3XXL, 4XXL.
- Possibility of exchange if a defect is detected
Our clients:
Companies and individual entrepreneurs from Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, Kazakhstan, supplying goods produced in Cambodia to the CIS countries.
In addition to wholesale supplies of clothing, we provide our clients with the following services:
1. We can act as a sales agent (intermediary), helping our clients locate in Cambodia required product, suppliers, factories and negotiate cooperation.
Our services include: searching for suppliers of interest, conducting preliminary negotiations, ensuring business processes, documentation translation services, logistics, etc.
Terms of cooperation - 10% of the total invoice amount, but not less than 300USD.
2. We can represent your business and interests between manufacturers, suppliers and you. For example: manage the production of clothing from Cambodia at a local factory, commissioned by your company.
Our services include: searching for partners, assistance in formalizing business processes, concluding contracts, searching for the optimal cooperation scheme, monitoring product quality, building a logistics scheme, etc.
Terms of cooperation from 15-12-10% of total price invoice, but not less than 300USD.
3. We can provide you with storage and shipping services for your goods
Responsibilities included.
Cambodia - most interesting country, located in Southeast Asia in the southern part of the Indochina Peninsula. In the Middle Ages, a great civilization arose on its territory, delighting the world with its temples - masterpieces of architectural creation. And in the 20th century, the whole world was shocked by the brutal terror of the Pol Potites against their own people. However, today only a couple of tourist attractions remind us of this.
Krama (cotton scarves) are one of the most popular souvenirs in Cambodia. It is a multi-functional material, similar to the sarong (Indonesian national clothing), used for many different needs in Khmer life.
The art of making a multifunctional item from a simple piece of fabric has reached perfection in Asia. And Cambodia with its business card- kramoy - occupies a special place in this series. If in any movie you see people whose heads are covered with a small red and white checkered scarf, rest assured that the action takes place in Cambodia. Krama is what sets the Khmer (Cambodians) apart from their Thai, Vietnamese and Laotian neighbors.
There is no exact information about when the krama first became a national type of clothing and gained popularity. There are two versions on this matter. The Khmers say that this is their original element of clothing, which came from ancient times. But modern Cambodian Chams (a national minority living in Cambodia, Muslims by religion), claim that the krama is an element of their clothing adopted by the Khmers. It is of Malay origin and owes its checkered pattern to the Arab keffiyeh. However, you will not find krama in either Indonesia or Malaysia. The Vietnamese Chams, also Muslims, do not wear it, like the Vietnamese, but the Vietnamese and Thai Khmers do, and the keffiyeh ornament, by the way, is not a checkered pattern at all.
The krama is a piece of cotton fabric approximately 150 by 70 cm, hemmed along the edges, devoid of any decorations, lace or embroidery, only sometimes the edge of the krama is not hemmed, but decorated with fringe. The krama has a special pattern - it is always a colored small cell. The most common colors are white combined with red, carmine, purple, blue or green. However, modern frames are made in almost any color. The fabric has a rather rare weave, thanks to which the edge absorbs water well and dries quickly.
The krama is very multifunctional. It occupies a certain intermediate position between a scarf, shawl, shawl and sarong, combining all their properties.
- It is used as protection from the sun, heat, dust and, paradoxically, from cold, within reasonable limits, of course.
- Bandage in case of fracture.
- Shower towel. The loose nature of the fabric makes the krama ideal for blotting and wiping away sweat and moisture.
- The decoration is casual and festive at the same time.
- Men often tie a krama like a belt or sash, under which it is convenient to tuck various necessary things.
- A headdress, both for men and women, although women wear it on their heads more often.
- Like a sarong, that is, it is wrapped around the waist with a wrap, then the top edge is twisted into a tube at the waist.
- As a toy: krama is often used to make a kind of fabric doll for children.
- And of course, as a means of carrying children.
Children in krama are worn in three ways: from the front, from the side and from the back. Newborn babies are carried from the front in a horizontal position until they begin to hold their head up on their own. After this, they are transferred to a vertical position. Older children are worn on the hip and back.
Krama is also used to make a cradle for a child, or rather a hammock. Having hung it nearby, the mother can do household chores, periodically rocking the baby.
Everyone wears children's krama, but it is most common among the poor. The poor and homeless are more likely to be seen, while others always have the option of leaving their children at home with relatives. And if in villages the use of krama as a sling is even more or less noticeable, then in cities (Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, Kampong Saom) it is not noticeable at all. Men also sometimes carry children, but exclusively in their arms.
Krama has become a popular gift among tourists, but buying the right krama is not so easy. Here is how Oleg Shumakov, a professional zoologist, traveler, photographer, and television cameraman, who lived in the Kingdom of Cambodia for a long time, writes about it:
“You need to look where there are no tourists, and, which is typical, not in the textile aisles. Kramu is usually sold by peddlers, moving through the bazaar from one place to another, and sometimes just around the city. Finding a merchant is half the battle. Most likely, in its assortment will include scarves made from both cotton and synthetics. The list of the most common colors given at the beginning of the article refers specifically to cotton scarves and is determined by the color of the cotton threads. Bright combinations and colors usually indicate the use of synthetics. In real cotton kramy, at the time of sale there is another interesting property. It is rough and hard to the touch, so much so that the fabric stands and holds its shape. The krama made of artificial threads, on the contrary, is soft and pliable. This is due to the fact that before sale, a multi-meter piece of fabric folded into an accordion, the length of one fold is approximately one and a half meters, i.e. corresponds to the length of the edge. Then the accordion is soaked in starch and dried. This allows you to cut even pieces from it when selling. New hem is always washed so that it becomes soft and does not fade.
Another sign of correctness: no one sells ready-made krama. You buy a standard size piece of fabric. It already has all the qualities from design to size, all that remains is to process the edges. There are several ways. The simplest and most practical thing is to find the sewing rows right there at the market (they are always there) and ask to hem the edges. Lazy and tight-fisted people do not process the edge at all; over time, a thin fringe forms on it, two or three centimeters long, which protects the fabric from further unraveling. And finally, aesthetes make a long fringe themselves, separate it into strands and form them into tassels or braids. In short, it's a matter of taste."
Cambodia is a budget shopping country. Fruits and coffee, clothes and fabrics tempt tourists with their affordable prices. But is it really necessary to spend money on souvenirs and gifts from local markets? What to bring from Cambodia and where to buy it? The answers are in the article.
Food
Favorable climate Cambodia promotes the cultivation of unique and very tasty coffee. The most popular varieties that are worth buying not only for yourself, but also to bring as a gift to your family, are:
But the beautiful packaging with the name “Happy coffee” hides an unusual combination of Arabica and Robusta with coffee berry juice (although cherry is written on the package). The drink turns out to be quite sweet, and the usual sensations are overwhelmed by the cherry flavor. You should not buy “Happy coffee” if you usually drink coffee without sugar.
Kampotyan pepper
In Cambodia you can buy the most aromatic pepper in the world. It is sold in markets or souvenir shops by weight, as well as in stores in the form of sauce. The average cost is $15 per kilogram.
There are four varieties of Kampot pepper:
- Red. It has an unusual fruity taste and honey aroma. Designed for desserts;
- Green. Unripe berries are most often used as a main dish (stewed, pickled), rather than as spices, since they do not have any pungency;
- White. Peeled, peeled peppers have a rich and spicy taste. It is not very spicy because after picking the berries are soaked in water for several days. Pairs well with fish, salads and seafood;
- Black is the hottest pepper variety in Cambodia. It is collected at the beginning of the ripening of the berries, and then dried in the sun. Used mainly in meat dishes.
Interesting to know! In 2009, Kampot pepper was awarded the Geographical Indication status, which means that only a product grown in this province of Cambodia can be called this (French champagne and cognac are awarded a similar title).
Palm products
This tree is the main source of income for the country. Each piece of it is intended for the manufacture of a specific product, so the choice of palm products in Cambodia is very large.
Of the edible palm products, only sugar can be considered worthy of a trip to your homeland. It's quite bulky and heavy, but a 500-gram jar won't be out of place in your suitcase, especially since it will only cost you 50 cents.
Important! When buying sugar, pay attention to the aroma - honey or coffee is often added to it, which significantly affects the taste (although it does not affect the price). Pure palm sugar has a sweetish, faint odor.
You can also buy palm oil here, but it is better to use it as a treatment for dry and irritable skin, and not as a food product. As a gift from Cambodia, you can bring a bottle of palm whiskey - it has an unusual sweetish taste, which makes it especially attractive.
In the jungles of Cambodia live “giant bees,” whose honey is considered unique in the world. Its main feature is its consistency; it is so liquid that the manufacturing process consists of only three stages: collecting, squeezing the honeycomb with bare hands and straining. It is thanks to minimal processing that this honey retains all the vitamins and nutrients.
It is worth noting that the value of this product is also understood in Cambodia itself - to bring home a kilogram of sweet nectar, you will have to pay 60 dollars. You can buy honey at the market or in souvenir shops; it is rarely supplied to regular stores.
Unusual alcohol
Since things are not going well with vineyards in Cambodia, locals are finding more original products to make spirits. For example, rice vodka, already familiar thanks to China and Thailand, is considered the main drink here and will be an excellent gift for your friends.
"Cobra and Scorpio" Those who are interested in exotic things will like the tincture of snakes and scorpions brought as a souvenir from Cambodia ($25 for 0.5 liters). If you decide to drink this wonderful liquid (in the bottle with which the person from whom it was prepared often floats), then start the process of safely cleansing the gastrointestinal tract of harmful toxins, as souvenir sellers promise.
In fact, this drink really has a number of useful properties, since it contains medicinal plants. But you should not believe stories from the Internet and give the tincture to small children - do not forget that it is very strong (about 80 degrees).
This cheap (from a dollar per kilogram) pleasure will be an excellent gift for your friends. If you can't bring whole fruit, buy dried pineapple chunks, coconut chips or durian candy.
Jewelry
In Cambodia there are quite a lot of beautiful jewelry made of precious metals with precious stones, which traders are trying in every possible way to make money on. We must pay tribute - costume jewelry in Cambodia does look expensive and is of high quality, but it is important to remember that in 90% of cases, under the guise of a gold ring, you will be offered a fake.
Real jewelry in stores costs over $200, so don’t pay attention to products in the $50 to $200 category, because for costume jewelry this cost is unreasonably high, and real gold will never be sold at that price.
Important! When purchasing jewelry, you are required to receive an international certificate. Firstly, it confirms the authenticity of the jewelry itself, and secondly, without this document you will not be allowed to take jewelry out of the country.
Clothing and fabrics
If you are looking for what you can buy cheaply in Cambodia, go to shopping centers with brand stores. It is from here that you can bring inexpensive clothes from Lacoste, Burberry, Adidas and other manufacturers, since there are many textile factories in Cambodia where they are produced.
Advice! Be careful when buying clothes from well-known companies in the markets and carefully check them for defects. It is into the hands of resourceful sellers that everything that was incorrectly manufactured at the factory and is not suitable for sale falls into the hands of resourceful sellers.
For quality clothing, in Cambodian markets you can buy cotton T-shirts and shirts, the kind the locals wear - they are durable, comfortable and beautiful.
You can also bring the following fabric products as a souvenir from Cambodia:
- Traditional cotton scarf “Kroma”, which is used not only as an accessory, but also as a blanket, towel, headdress or belt;
- Silk handkerchiefs ($2), bed linen ($15), blouses ($5), Aladdin pants ($4).
In addition, pay attention to crocodile leather products. They are quite expensive (wallets and belts from $100), but very high quality.
Souvenirs
Present self made
In Cambodia they sell amazing clay dishes - they are beautiful and very durable. Also in the markets there are many commemorative figurines, pots, beads, bracelets, marble and ceramic products, unique headdresses and various decorative items made of bamboo, lotus and rice straw.
An analogue of an expensive Swiss watch would be an excellent gift for a relative or close friend. The only difference between the original and the Cambodian souvenir is the price ($25) and the metals from which they are made.
Palm tree crafts
This tree is durable and resistant to external influences. It is so reliable that the country's population builds their houses, boats and furniture from it. Cambodians make unusual cutlery, kitchen utensils, jewelry, photo frames and much more to sell to tourists. The most pleasant feature of such souvenirs is that they are very low price, since wood itself is an accessible material in every corner of the country.
Copies of landmarks
In any country there is a symbol that every tourist needs to buy, in Cambodia it is a Buddha figurine made of marble, ceramics or clay. They come in a variety of sizes and start at 50 cents each.
Approximately the same prices are set for smaller Angkor towers, baubles, keychains, postcards and other memorable souvenirs.
What not to buy in Cambodia
- Organic cosmetics. The only products that you definitely need to bring home are coconut oil (the cost of pure oil is from $10 for 500 ml, everything that is cheaper is a mixture with minerals) and organic soap for $5;
- Stuffed animals – export is prohibited by law.
- Works of art and antiques can be brought home only if you have an international certificate confirming the purchase.
This concludes the list of what to bring from Cambodia. Happy holiday and shopping!
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