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Traditional Cambodian Weddings provides a glimpse into the Cambodian culture. Cambodian weddings typically lasts for three days. The wedding ceremonies are in chronological order.^[1] The wedding attire, music, and food makes the occasion an unforgettable one for the bride, groom, and guests.

Wedding Attire

In Cambodian weddings, the bride and groom wears special outfits for three days in celebration of their wedding. First, the bride and groom will pick the colors of their wedding attire. The bride will wear silk dresses that consist of sequins and a pattern, unique to Cambodia and Thailand, along with lots of jewellery. The groom will wear silk skirts, which is folded in a particular way to where it ends up looking like pants, and a silk shirt. The bride has the option of wearing the same skirt style similar to the groom's skirt. Also, guests must abide with a dress code when they attend a Cambodian traditional wedding.

Music

Music is essential to Cambodian weddings. During the wedding ceremony, there is a group of musicians who play traditional wedding music with traditional Cambodian instruments, such as tro sau thom, tro ou, and kloy. ^[2] Traditional Cambodian wedding music has been around for quite some time. Musicians learn how to play the instruments aurally, which is common in countries like Cambodia, Thailand, and China.^[3] However, during the reception there is a mix of songs by popular Cambodian artists, such as Sinn Sisamouth, along with international hit songs.

Food

In a traditional Cambodian wedding, traditional Cambodian food is served. Some of these foods include stir fry and soups, like Tom Yam Soup which is also found in Thailand.^[4] Typically family and family friends are the ones who prepare the food, but the groom and bride can also have the food catered by a vendor. The most important thing is to ensure all of the guests have more than enough to eat. As a result, during the break periods between ceremonies, there will be common Cambodian dishes being served to guests.^[5]

^ Khmer Wedding. http://www.tourismcambodia.com/culture/art-and-culture/khmer-wedding.htm
^ UNESCO. (2003). Traditional musical instruments of Cambodia (2nd Ed.).
^ Terry E. Miller and Sam-ang Sam. The Classical Musics of Cambodia and Thailand: A Study of Distinctions. Ethnomusicology. Vol. 39, No. 2 (Spring - Summer, 1995), pp. 229-243
^ Phil Lees. Phnomenon: food in Cambodia. http://www.phnomenon.com/index.php/cambodian-food/restaurants/cambodian-wedding-food-in-tbaeng-meanchey/
^ CNN Travel. 10 meals every visitor to Cambodia should try. http://travel.cnn.com/cambodia-best-dishes-cambodia-food-401118/

[1] Khmer Wedding. http://www.tourismcambodia.com/culture/art-and-culture/khmer-wedding.htm

[2] UNESCO. (2003). Traditional musical instruments of Cambodia (2nd Ed.).

[3] Terry E. Miller and Sam-ang Sam. The Classical Musics of Cambodia and Thailand: A Study of Distinctions. Ethnomusicology. Vol. 39, No. 2 (Spring - Summer, 1995), pp. 229-243

[4] Phil Lees. Phnomenon: food in Cambodia. http://www.phnomenon.com/index.php/cambodian-food/restaurants/cambodian-wedding-food-in-tbaeng-meanchey/

[5] CNN Travel. 10 meals every visitor to Cambodia should try. http://travel.cnn.com/cambodia-best-dishes-cambodia-food-401118/

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