During the three-day event, Khmer people in colorful costumes bringing incense and fruits flocked to pagodas to celebrate the festival.

Apart from religious rituals, including New Year celebrating ceremony, Buddha statue bathing ceremony, and requiem, culture and entertainment activities were held during the festival.

Below are photos of the festival this year.

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Khmer people coming to a pagoda to celebrate Chol Chnam Thmay Festival
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A Buddha statue bathing ceremony at Angkor Raig Borei pagoda in Tra Vinh city
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Khmer people holding a requiem for their ancestors at Xiem Can pagoda, Vinh Trach Dong commune, Bac Lieu city of Bac Lieu province
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Chol Chnam Thmay Festival is an opportunity for children to show their piety to their parents and grandparents.
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Boys and girls dancing and singing at the celebration

Translated by Tran Hoai