DAILY LIVES OF THE PAST AND THE LASTING IMPACT OF INDIANIATION IN ANGKOR EMPIRE
Language
Sanskrit from India was maintained in the original form by the Khmers so that its value to their gods would not be strayed or lost due to translation. It was adopted by the Angkor court and combined with archaic Khmer. There was cultural adaptation in which the Angkor court adopted the Sanskrit language for its own use.
Language
Sanskrit from India was maintained in the original form by the Khmers so that its value to their gods would not be strayed or lost due to translation. It was adopted by the Angkor court and combined with archaic Khmer. There was cultural adaptation in which the Angkor court adopted the Sanskrit language for its own use.
Everyday habits
Hinduism and Buddhism appeared in everyday life of early Cambodia, in clothes such as turbans, eating with spoons, carrying goods on the head and wearing skirts rather than trousers. Cambodian people also practice this "sampeah" gesture from India to show respect.
Hinduism and Buddhism appeared in everyday life of early Cambodia, in clothes such as turbans, eating with spoons, carrying goods on the head and wearing skirts rather than trousers. Cambodian people also practice this "sampeah" gesture from India to show respect.
Food
1. Betel chewing Betel chewing rituals which are native to India, and were also spread to the Angkor Empire. Betel chewing rituals were borrowed by the Khmers to be performed during ceremonies. An example of a ceremonial betel ritual would be the Si Siar Bangchoap Peak, a betel chewing ritual performed at Traditional Khmer weddings as a testimony to the agreement of marriage. Betel chewing played a vital part in every important life cycle ceremony, from weddings to funerals. |
2. Kari
Kari is a Cambodian dish influenced by curry, the traditional Indian dish. It was modified by adding Cambodian ingredients, giving it a unique Cambodian flavour. For instance, dried spices like fennel, cinnamon, nutmeg, ingredients like garlic, lemongrass and kaffir lime leaves, gave the dish a distinctive Cambodian flavor
Up till today, Siem Reap (gateway to Angkor) is filled with Indian restaurants with a wide variety of all kinds of Indian cuisines.
Kari is a Cambodian dish influenced by curry, the traditional Indian dish. It was modified by adding Cambodian ingredients, giving it a unique Cambodian flavour. For instance, dried spices like fennel, cinnamon, nutmeg, ingredients like garlic, lemongrass and kaffir lime leaves, gave the dish a distinctive Cambodian flavor
Up till today, Siem Reap (gateway to Angkor) is filled with Indian restaurants with a wide variety of all kinds of Indian cuisines.
Costume
Sampot is a traditional garment that has been influenced by the Indian costume. Ever since Indianisation has influenced Angkor Empire, the Cambodian fashion has changed as well, such as wearing Sampot over the lower body and sometimes nothing above the waist except jewelry like the Sarong Kor, which was an aspect of Hinduism.
Sampot is a traditional garment that has been influenced by the Indian costume. Ever since Indianisation has influenced Angkor Empire, the Cambodian fashion has changed as well, such as wearing Sampot over the lower body and sometimes nothing above the waist except jewelry like the Sarong Kor, which was an aspect of Hinduism.