Cultural Holidays in Cambodia

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 […]

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,