The Khmer New Year is from April 13 to 15 (roughly – dates vary a day or two). It’s is three days of fun, festivities and family. The Khmers just love it and some of the bars, shops and other attractions close to let their staff go home. Most stay open! That’s when the party really starts in town …
And unlike its neighbour to the West, there is no water throwing, so your camera and phone are quite safe.
Today was the second day of the Khmer New Year. We decided to go to Bakong. My friend said there usually was a party there. He was not joking! Although he said there were notably fewer people than normal, it looked pretty packed to me! He thought the “do” at … Read More →
- Journey to the Back of Bayon I like catchy subtitles. I was thinking about the Back of Bayon all the way home. OK it’s trivial of me. Never (I am sure) in the last 700 years has the back of Bayon seen such a party! I was amazed. Not … Read More →
Maybe you’ve noticed, but as the Khmer New Year approaches, every house and business in Siem Reap gets a “star” hung outside it. These vary in size and are made of a wire frame, with coloured cellophane stretched over it. The outer circle is decorated with tinsel. The legend is … Read More →