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Bonn Chroat Preah Nongkoal in Phnom Penh


Cambodia - Phnom Penh - Siem Reap - Sihanoukville
Festivals and Events in Phnom Penh are an important segment in the humdrum lives of the people of Cambodia. However people take huge interest in the famous Bonn Chroat Preah Nongkoal in Phnom Penh as the event is celebrated with much fun and gaiety.

Description of the Bonn Chroat Preah Nongkoal in Phnom Penh

The Bonn Chroat Preah Nongkoal in Phnom Penh is a fantastic event and has been noted for the various rituals attached to it. The event is actually a Royal Ploughing Ceremony which is performed by the famous King Meakh who plays a very important role in the event. The festival sees the people of the city coming to witness the programs. The king plays the key role as he leads the yoke and also ploughs with a woman in tow. The seeds of the plants are sown by the Queen Me Hour who to joins in the celebrations along with her husband who plays the most important role in the ceremony.

Events of the Bonn Chroat Preah Nongkoal in Phnom Penh

The Bonn Chroat Preah Nongkoal in Phnom Penh is the rice planting ceremony usually done by the royal family. The festival sees the unfurling of various interesting events. There is a particular ritual of circling the field and then the procession stops and the Brahmins pray to the Gods of Heaven seeking their blessings. The event sees cows being taken to silver trays which hold rice, corn, beans and other things. The predictions for the coming year are made according to the choices made. Bonn Chroat Preah Nongkoal at Phnom Penh is one of the key events of the Cambodian calendar.

Details of the event

Bonn Chroat Preah Nongkoal in Phnom Penh Cambodia takes place on the 25th May of every year and is regarded as one of the main public holidays. The event is really popular as it happens to be the first among the agrarian festivals scheduled to take place in Cambodia.

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