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Cambodian New Year Celebrations

Khmer New Year is a vibrant celebration that lasts three days in mid-April, coinciding with the culmination of the harvest season. It is deeply entwined with Buddhist customs and serves as a sacred occasion for Cambodians to reunite with family, friends, and their entire community. The streets become the theatre of water fights in joyful chaos, even involving a Rolls Royce this time.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 04.2024
Date Uploaded: 12.2024
Photo Location: Sihanoukville, Cambodia
Camera: LEICA Q2
Copyright: © Marylise Vigneau