Pchum Ben 2023
Pchum Ben is the second most important holiday in Cambodian culture besides the Khmer New Year. This year, it took place at the beginning of October. The ceremony lasts a total of 15 days, the last three of which are national holidays. The festival is a time to honor one’s ancestors. Families gather at pagodas and offer food and prayers to their ancestors’ spirits, which saves them from bad...