AKP Phnom Penh, April 14, 2025 --

The three-day Khmer Traditional New Year, one of the biggest and merriest festivals in Cambodia, begins early this morning.

The new year, the Year of Snake, started at 04:48 am on April 14. The New Year’s angel is Koreakeak Devy, the second daughter of Kabel Moha Prum.

During the three-day celebration, Cambodians generally return to their hometowns, visit pagodas, travel to tourist destinations, and take part in a wide array of cultural and recreational activities.

At tourism destinations, there will be folk games – Leak Kanseng, Chol Chhoung, Bos Angkunh, Tean Proat, Veay Ka-om … – exhibitions, concerts and so on.

The Khmer New Year is a time-honoured tradition that embodies the values of love, unity, and national solidarity. Beyond family gatherings, many people visit pagodas, which serve as community centres that strengthen social bonds. The enduring significance of this festival has ensured its preservation from ancient times to the present.

By C. Nika