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International Children’s Day in Cambodia

International Children’s Day in Cambodia

When is International Children’s Day in Cambodia?   International Children’s Day events are held in Cambodia and worldwide on June 1 every year! More International Holidays International Labor Day International Women’s Day International Human Rights Day What is International Children’s Day?   International Children’s Day is a Cambodian holiday to appreciate children and their important role in […]

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When is Cambodia Constitution Day

Cambodia’s Constitution Day

When is Cambodia Constitution Day?   Cambodia Constitution Day is observed every year on September 24th! On this public Cambodian holiday, banks, businesses, and government offices close. More Public Holidays Victory Day Over Genocide The Royal Ploughing Ceremony Anniversary of the Paris Peace Accords Cambodia’s Independence Day What is Cambodia Constitution Day?   Cambodia Constitution

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Pchum Ben

What is Pchum Ben?   Pchum Ben is one of Cambodia’s most important Buddhist festivals. The most important cultural holiday in Cambodia might be Visak Bochea Day. More Cultural Holidays Visak Bochea (Vesak Day) Meak Bochea Day Translated into English, Pchum Ben means Ancestors Day. This 15-day holiday is based on the Khmer beliefs of

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Meak Bochea is an important Khmer holiday. Learn what it is, what happens, and when in our Cambodia Holidays guide.

Meak Bochea Day

What is Meak Bochea Day?   Meak = Full moon day of the third lunar month in the Khmer calendar Bochea = to honor Meak Bochea Day is also known as Magha Puja Meak Bochea Day pays tribute to the final sermon given by Buddha with 1,250 enlightened disciples in attendance. In his final sermon,

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