Ways To Make Your 2017’s Khmer New Year Celebration Even Better

Phnom Penh- It’s already April and that means Khmer New Year is soon approaching. Khmer New Year is one of the most anticipated celebrations for Cambodians, in which people will get several days off from schools and works, and get together with their relatives to welcome the new year.

People will no doubt enjoy the quality time spending with their families during the Khmer New Year. However, how can we make this special occasion even better than the typical one? Here is a few ways to make your 2017’s Khmer New Year celebration more fun and exciting:

Pre-Khmer New Year:

You can join pre-Khmer New Year events, to get hyped and lift your spirits up in welcoming the new year.

1. Bonn Phum

Gather all your friends and come to one of the hottest village festivals, Bonn Phum, this April 7^th-8^th-9^th at Toul Krosang Pagoda, Kandal Province. With a variety of entertainments and shows, Bonn Phum will become one of your best pre-Khmer New Year’s experiences ever! Highly recommended for Phnom Penh-er and those who live nearby that area.

2. Sangkhran Phum Yerng:

Sangkhran Phum Yerng is another awesome festival that should not be missed for this upcoming Khmer New Year, especially for those who live in Battambang. This event will be held on April 8^th-9^th, at Preah Monivong High School, Battambang Province. Anybody lives in Battambang? Don’t forget to join this all together!

D-Day: Khmer New Year

                For those who seek to travel during Khmer New Year, the best place to celebrate would be none other than the famous “Angkor Sankranta” that will be hosted in Siem Reap. Angkor Sankranta is considered to be the biggest Khmer New Year celebration in Cambodia, where festive activities and shows, traditional games, dancing crowd, food stalls as well as concerts which will take place at Angkor Archaeological Park. Siem Reap’s Angkor Sankranta will be the perfect destination to experience the taste of traditional cultures and to build unity and solidarity during the three days of Khmer New Year.

                After enjoying those activities during the day time, the night-time leisure activities in Siem Reap during Khmer New Year is definitely one of the best. Cambodians as well as foreign tourists, would be flocking the popular “Pub Street”, where pubs, restaurants, and other nightlife activities can be found. There will be small stages and concerts along the riverside and the streets around Kings Road. Sounds tempting? Visit Siem Reap for this 2017 Khmer New Year, you will be overwhelmed with all the fun that is waiting for you!

Don’t just stay at home. Come and join all these fun festivals to make your 2017’s Khmer New Year celebration more memorable and joyful than ever before. Stay safe and Happy Khmer New Year everyone!