BARANG
In the Khmer language, the term "barang" has come to mean "foreigner", particularly one of European ancestry. It is not a demeaning word.
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Khmer Wedding #10: I Was a Best Man
My wake-up call to get to the wedding came at 4:00am. That would’ve been alright had the wedding party not pushed me to “dike” (slam in one gulp) beer after beer the night before. First things first. I put on … Continue reading
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New Year, New Me
This isn’t really a “new” me, just a new lookin’ me. In preparation for my neighbor’s wedding tomorrow, in which I’ll be the best man, I’ve been busy. I spent time in the Puok Market buying new pants and having … Continue reading
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The Best Man
That’s my typical Khmer wedding outfit—the white shirt and black pants I wear to every wedding here. They’re looking worn out and dirty these days after so many hand-washings. I’m retiring this outfit after a shocking turn of events. About … Continue reading
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Tagged best man, Cambodia, Khmer clothes, Khmer weddings, Peace Corps, Pouk District, Siem Reap, Southeast Asia, Travis Thompson, weddings
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