BASK IN THE CELEBRATION
OF NEW YEAR WITH TRADITION FUN AND FESTIVITIES

The Khmer New Year in Khmer language called “Bon Chol Chhnam Thmei” is commonly celebrated on 13th or 14th of April each year in keeping with the Cambodian lunar calendar. This marks the end of the harvest season when farmers enjoy the fruits of their labor and relax before the start of the rainy season. The New Year holidays last for three days.During this time, people engage in traditional Khmer games; they play such games as the Bas Angkunh (seed throwing), Chaol Chhoung (twisted scarf throwing), Leak Kanseng (twisted scarf hide) etc. Throughout the county, people merrily dance the traditional Khmer forms of the Ram Vong, Ram kbach, Saravan, and Lam Leav in the open.