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Angkor - Siem Reap Local Events

Throughout the year Siem Reap and Cambodia hosts a variety of festivals and events steeped in culture and religious history, often combined with the locals' public holidays where the whole town can relax and enjoy themselves. The most notable are probably Khmer New Year, Bon Om Touk (the Cambodian Water Festival marking the reverse flow of the Tonle Sap River) and the Bonn Pchum Ben festival, but watch this space for other local Siem Reap events and activities.

Events

Funky Quiz - Charity Quiz Night

01/12/2009 - 31/03/2010

Place: Funky Munky

Pit your wits against local teams and raise money for charities in and around Siem Reap at the Funky Quiz every Thursday night at 9 pm at the Funky Munky.

Siem Reap Youth Football League

17/01/2010 - 28/03/2010

Place: Siem Reap

In the 1960s, many countries in the region took up the game of football and the promising Cambodian national team finished fourth in the 1972 Asian Cup tournament. After years of civil unrest, football is yet again on the rise and many local teams compete in this year's Siem Reap Youth Football League.

Khmer New Year

13/04/2010 - 16/04/2010

Place: Across Siem Reap and Cambodia

Lasting three full days in mid April, Khmer New Year is, arguably, the most popular festival and national holiday in Cambodia.


Cambodian Moments - David Scheinbaum Photography Exhibition

03/01/2010 - 30/06/2010

Place: Friends Center at Angkor Hospital for Children

Expressing truths about time, place and culture, the Friends Center at Angkor Hospital for Children proudly hosts the exhibition "Cambodian Moments" by photographer David Scheinbaum.

Apsara Dance Performances

01/10/2009 - 30/09/2010

Place: Various locations in Siem Reap

A traditional Apsara dance performance is an ancient cultural art form of which has seen a great revival and is performed on a regular basis on various locations in Siem Reap and Cambodia.

WTM World Responsible Tourism Day

10/11/2010

Place: Various locations in Siem Reap

WTM World Responsible Tourism Day is a global event for the travel industry. In Siem Reap it will be promoted with cultural performances and handicraft stalls for local craftsmen, organisations and charities aiming to build a bridge between tourism and poverty alleviation.  

Water Festival in Siem Reap - Bon Om Touk

20/11/2010 - 23/11/2010

Place: Siem Reap

The annual Water Festival is a spectacular event that marks the reversal flow of the Tonle Sap River. Cultural displays and traditional boat races make up a fantastic weekend of celebration and fun not to be missed.

Angkor Wat International Half Marathon

05/12/2010

Place: Angkor Archaeological Park - in front of Angkor Wat

Running to bring artificial limbs for mine survivors and save the youth from HIV / AIDS, Angkor Wat International Half Marathon 2010 will be held on Sunday 5 December 2010 with bike races and other relevant events on Saturday the 4th.

Angkor Wat Bike Race and Rally

04/12/2010

Place: Angkor Archaeological Park - in front of Angkor Wat

Saturday 4 December 2010, the annual Angkor Wat Bike Race and Rally will take participants along narrow roads, passing spectacular backdrops with ancient temples, jungles, elephants, monkeys, rice paddies and local villages.

Valentine's Day: Fine Dining, Spas and Romantic Getaway options

14/02/2011

Place: Siem Reap

Siem Reap and Cambodia is more than 'just' the Angkor temples. With world class spa facilities and fine dining options, the ancient Khmer capital offers an atmosphere and romantic getaway opportunities few places can match.





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