Pchum Ben Day represents a significant annual national festival observed by Cambodians. Additionally, it's essential to remember traditional desserts like Nom Ansorm, Nom Korm, and Nom Bot, which have been enjoyed from the time before the Angkorian period to the present day. These desserts carry a profound meaning and historical origin that continue to be relevant to us even now.

"According to Samdech Sang Chuon Nath's dictionary, "Ansorm" is described as a cake or dessert crafted from sour rice, shaped round with a flat end, stuffed with fresh leaves, and either cooked or roasted.

On the other hand, "Nom Korm" is the name of a cake or dessert resembling a backbone. It is composed of sourdough flour, with a filling of coconut or soybean core, and sugar, all enclosed in leaves and steamed.

According to some sources, this sweet treat had been in existence prior to the rule of King Jayavarman II, who, being a Brahmin, incorporated various religious elements, including this dessert, into his practices. Within Brahmanism, Nom Ansorm is symbolic of Iso's phallus, whereas Nom Korm symbolizes the vagina of Uma, Iso's consort. As a result, it is a common practice to find Nom Ansorm and Nom Korm served together, reflecting these symbolic associations.

Certain individuals hold the belief that crafting this dessert is a way to express gratitude to those responsible for one's birth or those who have provided assistance. It is also viewed as a means of showing appreciation for the dedicated efforts of fathers and mothers who have diligently cared for their children in this world.

Across different eras, the diverse nature of religion prompted Cambodian people to incorporate their traditions into the contemporary context. These desserts serve not only as sweet treats but also as symbolic representations of Cambodia's national cultural identity, closely tied to the rich traditions of the Khmer people.