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January 01 : International New
Year's Day |
April
14-16 :Cambodian New Year |
A
three-day celebration after the end of harvest
to mark the turn of The New Year according to
the Khmer lunar.calender Every home is seen with
attractive decorations. shrines are full of food
and beverages given as offerings to God.. Other
people attend Buddhist temples where traditional
games are also performed. |
May
29 : Visa Bochea Day Birthday of Buddha.
|
May
25 :Royal Ploughing Ceremony |
| It is culturally
cele-brated to alert the nation of the commen-cement
of rainy season, and farmers to be ready for farming
rice by starting to plough. The venue is a field
at a wing of Royal Palace, Phnom Penh. The scene
is interesting as it depicts real ploughing activities
where cows are given a variety of crops to eat.
Based on the choices of crops eaten by the cows,
prediction are made for the coming year. |
| October
Pchun Ben Day or The Soul Day |
| A religious festival
to bless the souls of ancestors, relatives and friends
alike who have passed away. Household members attend
Buddhist temples. |
| October
30 - November 1 : Birthday of His Majesty
King Norodom Sihanouk |
| A giant firework
display is held close to the riverbanks in front
of the Royal Palace. |
| October
or November Water Festival |
| Not only it marks
the reversing flow of Tonle Sap River but also ushers
in the fishing season. The Highlight of the event
is boat races over three days. As night falls, fireworks
light the sky and a lighted flotilla of boats sail
under full moon to whom household worships. Some
analysts say the celebration is also a thanksgiving
to the Mekong River for providing the country with
fertile land. People from all walks of life gather
on the bank of the Mekong River for days and nights. |
| Late December
International Half marathon |
| Held at the world
renowned Angkor Wat an event which attracts competitors
from all over the world. With thousands of spectators
and the wonder of Angkor Wat, it is a spectacular
setting |
