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CAMBODIA Khmer New Year , Water festival , Apia Pipea ceremony

History of Cambodia World War II brought more instability to the entire region with at one point the Japanese occupying Cambodia. King Sihanouk (monarch from 1941 to 1955 and again from 1993 to 2004) was in a precarious position, trying to negotiate for independence, while not leaving his country too vulnerable in face of the difficulties brewing between the USA and Vietnam. Much has been written about Sihanouk’s political maneuvers at the time (in 1952 he dismissed his cabinet, suspended the constitution, and assumed control of the government, introducing martial law) but the situation was so complex it is hard to say, even in retrospect, what would have ultimately been best for the safety of Cambodia and its people. As it was, Sihanouk managed to secure complete independence in 1953.

Khmer New Year 13-14 April of every year.

Cambodia New Year or Songkran Festival It is one of the rituals that have been preached since Cambodia during the Chula era, Phra Nakhon has been passed down until the reign of King Duang and now this festival in the ancient Praukan in Mauksir. Changed to is the month of the reign of King Duang and the present date 13-14 April of every year. Khmer New Year is a three-day festival starting around the 13th or 14th of April, depending on leap years, to celebrate the New Year.

On the first day of Khmer New Year, called “Moha Songkran”, a new god or angel is appointed to protect the world for the year ahead. So, to welcome him, people would clean, decorate their houses, and dress appropriately to make sure that the New Year does not start with bad luck or unhappiness. The second day, Vearak Vanabat, is the Day of Giving, and Cambodians traditionally give gifts to their families and make donations to the poor, as well as going to the pagoda for blessings.

In Siem Reap, a three-day New Year’s event at the Angkor temples called Angkor Sankranta takes place that is very popular with Cambodians who go to play traditional games. For example game Tug of war Teagn Prot a male and a female team are playing against each other. They show their strengths to each other by pulling the rope. The goal is to pull the rope and the opposing team into their own playing field. Teagn Prot has a number of important stories in Khmer culture, as the following folk tale shows. The hidden meanings reach far into the history of Cambodia.

Kralan is a cake made by mixing steamed rice, beans or peas, grated coconut, and coconut milk. This sweet and sticky mixture is then stuffed inside a bamboo stick and slowly roasted. It is a very lively time if you are in Cambodia,as everyone would be dressed up in their traditional outfit to make offerings at wats, cleaning out their homes, exchanging gifts.

Water festival Oddar Mmeanchey , Cambodia An important Cambodian water festival “City of water” in ASEAN, Cambodia has a large water source, which we call “Tonle Sap” in the middle of the country. Nurturing life for a long time.

The specialty of Tolesab. •“Tonle Sap” is the largest inland sea in Asia. •The area of t​he lake at normal times is approximately 7,000 square kilometers. •It is also a water area with five consecutive provinces: Kampong Thom, Kampong, Chanang, Bodhisattva, Battambang and Siem Reap.

The specialty of Tolesab. •Tonlesab looks like a naturally occurring monkey cheek. Serves to keep water in the flood season Flood protection. •It is a natural fish source and water use in agriculture As well. •and the \"fish\" dish is an important dish that cannot be missed. From this Tonle Sap.

The water festival •is an annual festival in Cambodia. •Held every year from the date of 14 lunar 15 lunar lunar month 1 lunar November. •Held in commemoration of merit And express gratitude for the Mekong River And Tonle Sap Lake. •Cambodians will join together to float floating buoys. Along the Mekong River.

The boat race •commemorates the historical events of King Jayavarman 7 during the 12th century in the city of Phra Nakhon •The prosperous Khmer empire triumphs over the Cham kingdom In a naval battle •There are also musical performances, boat floats and fireworks to celebrate and show the end of the rainy season.

The boat race •Festivals and official regatta Began on November 4 - 6, which is a three-day holiday. •in the Mekong River area.In front of the Royal Khemarin Palace in Phnom Penh. •This year, Cambodia canceled the festival. Because the COVID situation continues to spread.

\"Apia Pipea Ceremony\" or \"Wedding Ceremony\" Living the marriage of the bride and groom in its fullness is another thing that is the same as in Thai traditions. But at present, there may be very little to see, both Thai and Khmer, that is, the man has to serve Helped the female home work for a year. To be allowed to marry The ancient ceremony can be divided into 5 periods.

During the ceremony for the bride and groom to commemorate the grace of the parents From the ritual of worshiping the deity. You at your way Sacred things that protect the houses Which usually takes place in the evening before the event at the lady's house But modern events are held in the early morning During the ceremony for the bride and groom to commemorate the grace of the ascendant. The person who approached it was not much different from what was seen in our house. Will have an offering When the religious ceremony was completed It will be a ceremony for the bride and groom to remember the grace of parents who have trained Raised Until he is about to create a family today.

A procession where the groom will carry a phakasla to the bride The ceremony will be completed during the Khan Mak parade. There are no banana trees, sugarcane trees, etc. in the procession. Besides dowry, it's food. The groom will hold \"Pakasla\" or \"Mak\" to give to the bride, which is considered important as a high flower, just like his bride is a very valuable person.

The women prepare money envelopes, gifts to all participants. When the procession of Khan Mak came to the woman's house Or the place provided The parents of the bride will come out to welcome. There were no silver gates, golden gates, and the bride's side to hand over a silver envelope. And gifts for all the participants.

\"Nia Deuk Dai\" that leads the groom The bride enters the ceremony marquee. Another important part of the cambodian wedding ceremony is the period of haircuts where parents on both sides, as well as adult relatives, come to cut their hair, patch perfume carpets. This haircut is just a haircut with scissors. Because Cambodians consider their heads to be tall. Only older people. This ceremony means dispelling bad things.

At the end of the ceremony The couple will dress up as a golden statue - Nang Naga And entered the final phase of the ancient ceremony The groom will wear a gold monk. As for the bride, she is dressed as a Naga. Which comes from the legend of the Cambodian city-building About human beings who love Naga daughters During this period, the couple will sit together with a family. And the elders circle in a circle Before Brahmin to conduct holy water ritual in the evening, there was a wedding ceremony. Dinner party.

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