Khmer New Year Flashcard

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What does "Choul Chnam Thmey" literally mean?

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New Year Entry

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Khmer New Year typically falls in which month?
Options: a) January, b) July, c) April, d) December

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April

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How many days does the Khmer New Year celebration traditionally last?

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3 days

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What is the name of the first day of Khmer New Year?

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Maha Sangkran

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A popular activity during Khmer New Year involves throwing water. What does this symbolize?

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Washing away the old year's misfortunes

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Which traditional games are often played during Khmer New Year? a) Bas Angkunh, b) Chaol Chhoung, c) Leak Kanseng, d) All of the above.

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All of the above.

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What is a common practice that many Khmer people do to their houses before the new year?

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Clean and decorate them

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What is a traditional Khmer New Year greeting?

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"Sua sdei chhnam thmei"