While their parents, many traumatized from the war years, struggled to assimilate, the younger generation drifted away from Khmer culture and language.
However, Sam's parents think his tattoos are "against Khmer culture" and only belong on gangsters.
In the end, of course, it will take more than money to guarantee the continued health of Khmer classical culture.
Hinduism produced a syncretism phenomenon with other previous religions and beliefs already present in the Khmer culture.
The monk traditionally occupied a unique position in the transmission of Khmer culture and values.
The province is rich in Khmer culture and has a long history.
Pailin's culture is distinctly different from most of Khmer culture.
The conquest, however, brought in a large influx of Khmer culture and traditions into the Siamese court.
But the Thais have also borrowed a lot from Khmer culture.
As a highly developed society, Khmer culture infused the border regions with its art, language, religion and court structure.