Khmer Krom New Year or Maha Sangkranta -B

Khmer Krom New Year or Maha Sangkranta on 14/15/16 April 2023 ,South Vietnam

Khmer New Year, Maha Sangranta or ‘Bon Chol Chhnam Thmei’ in the Khmer language, is the greatest traditional festival and national holiday in some of provinces,South Vietnam , and the celebration last for three days. Khmer New year starts on April the 14, 15 or 16 depending on the ancient horoscope “Maha Sangkran”, 2023 it starts on 14th of April. The majority of the Cambodians (Khmer Krom) are still farmers and Khmer New Year marks the end of the harvest season when farmers enjoy the fruits of their labor and relax before the start of the rainy season.

In the villages the people engage in traditional Khmer games, they paly games such as the Bas Angkunh ‘seed throwing’, Chaol Chhoung ‘twisted-scarf throwing’, Leak Kanséng ‘twisted-scarf hide’ and dance to traditional Khmer songs.

The first day of Khmer new year is called “Maha Sangkran”, Sangkran means movement and refers to that the sun is moving into a new Zodiac sign and Maha means great. Some say that Maha Sangkran means welcome to the new spirits. In the morning the Cambodians(Khmer) will go to the temple and offer food to the monks and receive blessings. During this time the Cambodians(Khmer )clean and decorate their homes and prepare fruits and drinks on a table or in their spirit house to welcome the new spirits. Elderly people like to meditate or pray the Dharma because they believe that any spirit that comes to their home will stay with them throughout the whole year and take care of their family.

The second day is called “Wanabot” and it is the day that they offer gifts to parents, grandparents and elders. In the evening of this day many Cambodians (Khmer)will go to the temple and build a mountain of sand to remember their ancestors who have passed away and have the monks give them blessings of happiness and peace.

The third day is called “Leung Sakk” and this is the first day of the new year. In the morning the Cambodians(Khmer )go to the temple and perform a ceremony where the mountain of sand gets blessed. The last ceremony is called “Pithi Srang Preah” and the purpose of this ceremony is to honor and to give a special cleansing to Buddha Statues, the monks, elders, grandparents and parents. During this ceremony the participators apologize for any mistakes they have made during the last year.

The Khmer New Year is not only a great festival it is also an opportunity to pass on the Cambodian(Khmer )traditions to the next generation.

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<div class="" dir="auto"><div class="x1iorvi4 x1pi30zi x1swvt13 x1l90r2v" data-ad-comet-preview="message" data-ad-preview="message" id=":r39v:"><div class="x78zum5 xdt5ytf xz62fqu x16ldp7u"><div class="xu06os2 x1ok221b"><span class="x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1xmvt09 x1lliihq x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x xudqn12 x3x7a5m x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u x1yc453h" dir="auto"><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xdj266r x126k92a"><div dir="auto" style="text-align: start;">Khmer Krom New Year or Maha Sangkranta  on 14/15/16 April 2023 ,South Vietnam </div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a"><div dir="auto" style="text-align: start;">Khmer New Year, Maha Sangranta or ‘Bon Chol Chhnam Thmei’ in the Khmer language, is the greatest traditional festival and national holiday in some of provinces,South Vietnam , and the celebration last for three days. Khmer New year starts on April the 14, 15 or 16 depending on the ancient horoscope “Maha Sangkran”, 2023 it starts on 14th of April. The majority of the Cambodians (Khmer Krom) are <span><a tabindex="-1"></a></span>still farmers and Khmer New Year marks the end of the harvest season when farmers enjoy the fruits of their labor and relax before the start of the rainy season.</div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a"><div dir="auto" style="text-align: start;">In the villages the people engage in traditional Khmer games, they paly games such as the Bas Angkunh ‘seed throwing’, Chaol Chhoung ‘twisted-scarf throwing’, Leak Kanséng ‘twisted-scarf hide’ and dance to traditional Khmer songs.</div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a"><div dir="auto" style="text-align: start;">The first day of Khmer new year is called “Maha Sangkran”, Sangkran means movement and refers to that the sun is moving into a new Zodiac sign and Maha means great. Some say that Maha Sangkran means welcome to the new spirits. In the morning the Cambodians(Khmer) will go to the temple and offer food to the monks and receive blessings. During this time the Cambodians(Khmer )clean and decorate their homes and prepare fruits and drinks on a table or in their spirit house to welcome the new spirits. Elderly people like to meditate or pray the Dharma because they believe that any spirit that comes to their home will stay with them throughout the whole year and take care of their family.</div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a"><div dir="auto" style="text-align: start;">The second day is called “Wanabot” and it is the day that they offer gifts to parents, grandparents and elders. In the evening of this day many Cambodians (Khmer)will go to the temple and build a mountain of sand to remember their ancestors who have passed away and have the monks give them blessings of happiness and peace.</div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a"><div dir="auto" style="text-align: start;">The third day is called “Leung Sakk” and this is the first day of the new year. In the morning the Cambodians(Khmer )go to the temple and perform a ceremony where the mountain of sand gets blessed. The last ceremony is called “Pithi Srang Preah” and the purpose of this ceremony is to honor and to give a special cleansing to Buddha Statues, the monks, elders, grandparents and parents. During this ceremony the participators apologize for any mistakes they have made during the last year.</div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a"><div dir="auto" style="text-align: start;">The Khmer New Year is not only a great festival it is also an opportunity to pass on the Cambodian(Khmer )traditions to the next generation.</div></div></span></div></div></div></div><p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6n_3z1vGk925Go5XQ4CHh0m3WJ1j02JIbs31jqsnqNLxO8sACWLwXY25SzWliUtL7oeR9STO_VTa3sZaSChjxSmH6KDfyYT5iDNvjrffCPBsjgUTuFLQfn_yeU4wK7X_l0Y8gs6NWLk45aFnYgvTJ6kfvt9NnA7P3u6_RuGKkdvnqhv-L1-grWmFx/s1600/sankrant%20%281%29.jpg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="414" data-original-width="584" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6n_3z1vGk925Go5XQ4CHh0m3WJ1j02JIbs31jqsnqNLxO8sACWLwXY25SzWliUtL7oeR9STO_VTa3sZaSChjxSmH6KDfyYT5iDNvjrffCPBsjgUTuFLQfn_yeU4wK7X_l0Y8gs6NWLk45aFnYgvTJ6kfvt9NnA7P3u6_RuGKkdvnqhv-L1-grWmFx/s1600/sankrant%20%281%29.jpg"/></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqLpIFIP332VXmsxN5V8Npe1M3DmViazCn45l2SJpFRtJOYQ_4gb4sTTZ4ulQCT3bLn8Xuhmm2n5S7y-N4YL8JEZsCmcU229o34YCoAHf_THDH2IghmRCM7X3x-PtZE2e9e6rnOIuONvH6VWw9Xpk9PgGHGmaGJ81o8ycPOe5j9JmOze1fJ0zpFFnQ/s1600/sankrant%20%282%29.jpg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqLpIFIP332VXmsxN5V8Npe1M3DmViazCn45l2SJpFRtJOYQ_4gb4sTTZ4ulQCT3bLn8Xuhmm2n5S7y-N4YL8JEZsCmcU229o34YCoAHf_THDH2IghmRCM7X3x-PtZE2e9e6rnOIuONvH6VWw9Xpk9PgGHGmaGJ81o8ycPOe5j9JmOze1fJ0zpFFnQ/s1600/sankrant%20%282%29.jpg"/></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7LwxPyOSTAzaopru4UcQVHBmVaCSfxBMlKj6YiX0hAcmCB48EGyYnGGdtkuUns_l5a24363Z6nrRb7vx7TLce3uWPSETbNCpHCdr7bgd5soAbg-7HyZHm0Bl9KwWvjAi1yNk6rtp2-AqWP3xXKpd53UumixEpliQrbhi3au_YwYbdmBEmN1-RV-Qw/s1600/sankrant%20%283%29.jpg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="414" data-original-width="585" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7LwxPyOSTAzaopru4UcQVHBmVaCSfxBMlKj6YiX0hAcmCB48EGyYnGGdtkuUns_l5a24363Z6nrRb7vx7TLce3uWPSETbNCpHCdr7bgd5soAbg-7HyZHm0Bl9KwWvjAi1yNk6rtp2-AqWP3xXKpd53UumixEpliQrbhi3au_YwYbdmBEmN1-RV-Qw/s1600/sankrant%20%283%29.jpg"/></a></div>

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