Cambodian Holidays

What is the date of Khmer New Year?

• March 20th

• April 13th or 14th

• January 1st

• June 30th

How is Khmer New Year traditionally celebrated?

• By visiting temples, cleaning and decorating homes, and participating in traditional games and dances.

• By going to work and ignoring the holiday

• By staying at home and watching TV

• By going to the beach and having a picnic

What is the significance of Pchum Ben in Cambodian culture?

• Pchum Ben is a festival to honor the living relatives

• Pchum Ben is a celebration of the Cambodian New Year

• Pchum Ben is a 15-day Cambodian religious festival, where people pay their respects to deceased relatives.

• Pchum Ben is a time for Cambodians to fast and abstain from eating meat

How do people observe Pchum Ben?

• By organizing a large feast for the entire community

• By going on a pilgrimage to a sacred temple

• By participating in a traditional dance competition

• By offering food and prayers to the spirits of deceased relatives.

What is the Water Festival also known as in Cambodia?

• Bon Om Touk

• Khmer New Year

• Loy Krathong Festival

• Songkran Festival

What activities are part of the Water Festival celebrations?

• Hiking, art exhibitions, and dance recitals

• Parades, cooking competitions, and movie screenings

• Soccer tournaments, fashion shows, and poetry readings

• Boat racing, concerts, and fireworks

When is Independence Day celebrated in Cambodia?

• December 25th

• November 9th

• September 16th

• July 4th

What events take place during Independence Day?

• Flag hoisting, parades, cultural events, and fireworks

• Cooking competitions and fashion shows

• Movie marathons and book readings

• Soccer matches and concerts

When is King Norodom Sihamoni's Birthday celebrated?

• January 1st

• September 30th

• July 4th

• May 14th

How do people celebrate King Norodom Sihamoni's Birthday in Cambodia?

• People celebrate by going to the beach

• People celebrate by skydiving

• People celebrate King Norodom Sihamoni's Birthday in Cambodia with various cultural events, traditional performances, and public ceremonies.

• People celebrate by having a snowball fight