Several generations share the same roof, the same rice and the same religion as life in Cambodia is mainly centered on family, food and faith.
Belonging to a family is more than we know in the western world; everyone from 3rd cousins to obscure aunts, as long as there is a bloodline there is a bond.
In Cambodia the people are very friendly and welcoming.
Religion is another very important column in the life of the Cambodians. Almost every house would have its own little shrine and everyone is very spiritual and praying not only at the shrines but also the temples and pagodas.
Therefore, the monks collecting donations in the street from the people – bowing in order to show their respect to the monks – is a very common picture all over the country.