Chaul Chnam (Khmer New Year) in Siem Reap

Chaul Chnam (Khmer New Year) in Siem Reap

Apart from Sightseeing in Siem Reap there are many Things to do in Siem Reap and to take part in their festivals can be the best one! Like the Chinese Khmer also celebrate their new year with much pomp and grandeur and certainly with a new hope for a better year. Chaul Chnam (Khmer New Year) in Siem Reap in Cambodia is the most dazzling celebration of the place and along with the native the tourists also take part in this celebration. Though whole Cambodia celebrates this occasion in a glamorous way, still Chaul Chnam (Khmer New Year) in Siem Reap has an exceptional charm no doubt. Festivals and Events in Siem Reap are something tourists craving for.

The three-day festival of Chaul Chnam (Khmer New Year) in Siem Reap is usually celebrated in the mid of April. The first day is called "MOHA SANGKRAN", the second day is called "VORNBORTH" and the third day is known as "THNGAI LIENG SAK". For that time they start to change the old year when the angel comes to take over the duties from the former angel were scheduled clearly.

At the advent of the Khmer New Year's day, the natives begin their preparation to welcome the New Year with mouthwatering foods, by cleaning their home, buying some new clothes and so on and so forth. When the New Year's Day comes, they prepare something for their gestures such as 5 candles, 5 incenses, a pair of 5 Baysey, a pair of Baysey Baklam, a pair of Slathor (a ceremonial ornament made with a banana tree trunk bake), a tray of cigarettes, some flowers and some fruits to sacrifice to the new heaven. After the completion of their preparation, they sit together near that place and light the candles to pray for happiness from the new heaven.

If you can harbour here during Chaul Chnam (Khmer New Year) in Siem Reap, you will be charmed by the celebration of the people. Colorful people’s procession with music and dance will delight you. The Nightlife in Siem Reap comes more alive during this time. Nightclubs and Bars in Siem Reap get over crowded with energetic people during Chaul Chnam (Khmer New Year) in Siem Reap. It is guaranteed that the warm hospitality of the Khmer will never let you feel out of your home town!

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