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Available until 30/01/2025 In Cambodia, thousands of people live in stilt houses or mobile homes on the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia, the immense Tonlé Sap. The floating villages move with the seasons, following the water cycle. During the dry season, the water level of the Tonlé Sap can drop by 8 meters below its normal level. This is the time to change anchorage. Entire villages migrate to the middle of the lake where deeper passes serve as waterways all year round. The Yol family is actively preparing their departure. Two houses are already anchored at the new location, the other four should follow in the coming days. Beun, 73, is the head of a large family. It is he who, as every year, organizes the migration of their floating homes. In spring, everything is in motion on the Tonlé Sap. Despite a constantly falling water level this season, even wedding ceremonies are held with great pomp on the lake. All the villagers now work hand in hand. Report (Germany, 2023, 32mn) #cambodia #fishing #artefamily Subscribe to the ARTE Family Youtube channel: / @artefamilyfr Find us on social networks: Facebook: / infobyarte Twitter: / arteinfo