April

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Khmer New Year ? Mid April: The Khmer New Year, or 'Bon Chol Chhnam Thmei' in the Khmer language, is commonly celebrated on 13th April each year although sometimes the holiday may fall on the 14th April 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 paly such games as the Bas Angkunh 'seed throwing', Chaol Chhoung 'twisted-scarf throwing', Leak Kanséng 'twisted-scarf hide', tug of war, shuttlecock kicking, etc. Throughout the country, people merrily dance the traditional Khmer forms of the Ram Vong, Ram Kbach, Saravan, and Lam Leav in the open. Mane La Résidence has prepared a series of surprises for guests staying with us on these dates to commemorate this joyous celebration of Khmer culture.


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January

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February

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March

Women’s Day – March 8: This United Nations-inspired holiday, International day for women has become a big deal.

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May

The Visakh Bochea Day – Mid May: called “Bon Visakh Bochea” in the Khmer language, marks the anniversary of the...

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June

International Children Day – June 1: The United Nations established an event celebrated globally to commemorate the future...

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July

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August

Angkor Empire Full and Half Marathon – Second or Third week of August: This internationally recognized half marathon rai...

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September

Phcum Ben – Day of Feeding Spirits – Mid or End of September: Widely celebrated across the country, usually from...

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October

Kathina Days - Early or Mid October: A religious festival marking the end of Buddhist Lent with people all over...

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November

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December

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