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February Festivals
Chaul Chnam Chen (New Year): is celebrated by the Chinese Cambodians and is a time to pay respects to the parents and elders of the family. Dragon dances are the highlight of the festivities.
Chaul Chnam Chen (New Year): is celebrated by the Chinese Cambodians and is a time to pay respects to the parents and elders of the family. Dragon dances are the highlight of the festivities.
April Festivals
Chaul Chnam (Khmer New Year): is a time for festivities and having lots of fun. Crowds of people throng to Angkor and traffic in Siem Reap grinds to a halt. The tradition is that water and white powder (usually talc) is thrown at everyone.
Chaul Chnam (Khmer New Year): is a time for festivities and having lots of fun. Crowds of people throng to Angkor and traffic in Siem Reap grinds to a halt. The tradition is that water and white powder (usually talc) is thrown at everyone.
September/October Festivals
P'chum Ben: usually falls at the end of September or early October. During this celebration, respect is paid to dead ancestors by offering money (paper), food and drinks. Graves are cleaned and monks say special prayers to bless the dead.
P'chum Ben: usually falls at the end of September or early October. During this celebration, respect is paid to dead ancestors by offering money (paper), food and drinks. Graves are cleaned and monks say special prayers to bless the dead.
Bon Om Tuk (Water Festival): is celebrated towards the end of October with boat races. Hundreds of people flock to Stung Siem Reap to watch the races and cheer on their teams.