Cambodian Festivals and Local Events in Siem Reap
Throughout the year Siem Reap and Cambodia hosts a variety of festivals and events steeped in culture and religious history - often combined with local public holidays where the whole town can relax and enjoy themselves. The most notable are probably Khmer New Year, Bonn Om Touk (the Cambodian Water Festival marking the reverse flow of the Tonle Sap River) and the Pchum Ben festival where people pay respect to their ancestors, visit the temples and spend time with their families. You will also find various culture and photo exhibitions and the annual Angkor Wat Bike Race and Rally and Angkor International Half Marathon attracts an increasing number of visitors who not only want to participate in some spectacular events, but also support some good causes... So, watch this space for local Siem Reap events and activities.
Place: Siem Reap (14 Feb 2012)The ancient Khmer capital offers an atmosphere and romantic getaway that can match and is a perfect place to celebrate Valentine's Day with your loved one.
Place: Across Siem Reap and Cambodia (13 Apr 2012 - 16 Apr 2012)
Lasting three full days in mid-April, Khmer New Year is, arguably, the most popular festival and national holiday in Cambodia with families getting together and enjoying celebrations and relaxation.
Place: Various locations in Siem Reap (1 May 2012 - 31 Aug 2012)
The ancient cultural Traditional Khmer dancing and Apsara dance performances are performed on a regular basis in various locations in Siem Reap and Cambodia.
Pchum Ben Festival - Feeding the Spirits
Place: Siem Reap (14 Sep 2012 - 16 Sep 2012)Widely celebrated across the country and a special and unique festival to Cambodia, the fifteenth day of the 10th month of the Khmer Calendar is the day people pay respect to their ancestors in connection with the Pchum Ben festival.
Christmas and New Year's Eve in Siem Reap
Place: Various locations in Siem Reap (24 Dec 2012 - 31 Dec 2012)Even though Christmas is not widely celebrated in the Cambodian countryside, there is a range of special events and gala dinners for Christmas and New Year's Eve in various Siem Reap hotels and restaurants during the holiday season.
