An Giang Provincial Military Command presents New Year gifts to Khmer pagodas

At Kom PhLung Pagoda in O Lam commune

The delegation visited Prey Veng Pagoda in Tri Ton commune, On Don Pen Pagoda in Ba Chuc commune, and Kom PhLung Pagoda in O Lam commune. At each location, Senior Colonel Chau Chac extended New Year greetings to monks, pagoda management boards, and Khmer residents, wishing them a joyful, peaceful, and happy New Year.

Sr. Col. Chau Chac acknowledged and highly appreciated the role of monks and religious dignitaries in disseminating information and encouraging Buddhist followers and Khmer people to strictly comply with the Party’s guidelines and the State’s policies and laws; actively participate in building great national unity; and maintain political security and social order in the locality.

New Year greetings at On Don Pen Pagoda in Ba Chuc commune

He also expressed his hope that in the coming time, monks and pagoda management boards would continue to promote their role and prestige in encouraging Khmer residents to actively engage in patriotic emulation movements, build cultural life in residential areas, and join hands with local authorities and armed forces to strengthen national unity and contribute to local development.

On this occasion, the delegation presented meaningful gifts to the pagodas, encouraging monks and Khmer residents to celebrate their traditional New Year in a warm and meaningful atmosphere.

Buddha bathing ritual at On Don Pen Pagoda in Ba Chuc commune

The delegation of the An Giang Provincial Military Command visits and extends New Year greetings at Prey Veng Pagoda in Tri Ton commune.

Chol Chnam Thmay is the most important traditional festival of the Khmer people, usually taking place over three days from April 13 to 15 each year. It is an occasion for the Khmer community to welcome the New Year, pay tribute to ancestors, and pray for favorable weather, good harvests, and a prosperous and happy life.

Translated by Trung Thanh