Pchum Ben 2026
It’s that time of year again: Cambodian holiday season! Pchum Ben, which is also known as “ancestor’s day” is the second most important holiday in Cambodian culture besides the Khmer New Year in spring. Pchum Ben ceremonies last a total of 15 days, the last three of which are national holidays. Families gather at pagodas and offer food and prayers to their ancestors’ spirits, which...