Khmer New Year in Siem Reap

Cambodia is staging a Songkran event in Siem Reap province, best known as the home of the ancient temple complex at Angkor Wat. The April 13-16 event celebrates the traditional New Year. Siem Reap will ring in the Year of the Goat with a giant traditional cake and displays of traditional fishing gear. Photos: RFA/Khmer service

2015.04.13
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Guards stand at the entrance to Angkor Songkran in Siem Reap province. RFA

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Apsara dancers are trained to take center stage during the Khmer New Year, being celebrated in an April 1-16 festival in Siem Reap. RFA

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A giant cake made from sticky rice and pork. RFA

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Giant palm-leaf hat on display in Siem Reap’s Angkor Complex. RFA

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A giant fishing basket. RFA

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A giant fishing net to be displayed at Siem Reap’s New Year festival. RFA

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Villagers prepare decorations for the New Year celebration. RFA

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A model Khmer home. RFA

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A traditional dancing stage. RFA

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