Here are some things to know about the Cambodian Water Festival, also known as Bon Om Touk Thursday, November 14, 2024
🇰🇭Here are some things to know about the Cambodian Water Festival, also known as Bon Om Touk:
🗓When It's Celebrated
The festival occurs annually on the full moon of the Buddhist month Kadeuk, typically from late October to early November. In 2024, it will be celebrated from November 14 to 16.
🧐What It Celebrates
Bon Om Touk marks the end of the rainy season and the unique reversal of the Tonle Sap River's flow, which is influenced by seasonal monsoons.
👓What to See and Do
The festival features boat races, fireworks, concerts, and traditional feasting. The boat races, a tradition since the Angkorian period, see teams compete in beautifully decorated boats representing their villages.
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