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1-Khmer New Year - Maha Songkran

(Maha Sankranta,Maha Sankranti)
2-Khmer New Year - Vara Vanabat
3-Khmer New Year - Vara Loeng Sak

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Popular Khmer game Traditional Cambodia Calture Khmer New Year - Maha Songkran

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Welcome Angkor Sankranta, kingdom of Cambodia.

Khmer New Year, also known as "Choul Chnam Thmey," meaning entering the new year, is a national holiday hosted by Cambodians annually. It is the season when Cambodians have free time from harvesting rice and other agricultural commodities. The event is Cambodia's largest event and lasts three days, on the 13th, 14th, or 15th of April (in a specific year, it could be on the 14th to 16th of April).

Cambodian New Year is celebrated just like other Asian New Year Festivals that blend history with religious practices, emphasizing and commemorating the seniors and ancestors. While there are merriments with traditional meals and beverages, the three days are packed with Buddhist compliance centered on performing gratitude, sending offerings to deceased family members, and contributing to those in need. The following preparations are exclusively made for the Khmer New Year.

Day 1: Maha Songkran 

People clean their houses, and every single corner is checked. Each household displays flowers, lighting, delightful foods, fresh produce, traditional Khmer cuisines, and canned beverages for the interior altar and the spirit palace. Generally, the spirit palace stands outside a roofed shrine; it rests on a pedestal in front of a Cambodian's house. Most Cambodians believe that this palace stands for the family's protecting spirit.

On the first day of the Khmer New Year, it is known as Sankranti or Moha Sangkrant in Khmer. Cambodians embellish their houses with plentiful decorations and brilliant illumination for this special event. More importantly, the common preparation may include a water basin with flowers, usually jasmine, 5 incense, 5 candles, sticks, flowers, desserts, fruits, drinks, and other items of choice.

At the designated hour for the angel of the year, people will then pay tribute in their houses by burning candles and incense, praying the angel will bless them with happiness, prosperity, and serenity during the year. According to the legends, on Moha Sangkran, there are seven different angels, and the one who presents for each year is determined by the day of the week. On top of that, some families also pray the Dharma on the first day to greet the angel into their house; meanwhile, the culinary is also prepared and brought to the local pagoda or Khmer temple for the monks.

Day 2: Virak Vanabat  

The second day of the Khmer New Year is called "Virak Vanabat" in Khmer. Locals visit the Buddhist pagodas to present refreshments, desserts, fruits, and flowers to the monks. Likewise, Cambodian families always gather at temples to commemorate their ancestors. Furthermore, they donate money, food, and stuff to the underprivileged based on what they can afford. Other fun activities include:

1. Playing Khmer traditional games, such as tossing the towel known as "Chol Chhoung."

2. Scarf Hidden Game is called "Leak Kon Saeng."

3. Catching the baby hawk meant "Chab Kon Kleng."

4. Tugging Game or "Teanh Proat."

5. Bos AngKunh 

6. Dancing and singing happy-classical Khmer songs at pagodas and other locations across the country.

Day 3: Vearak Loeng Sak 

On the third day or Virak Loeng Sak, Cambodians use holy fragrant water to cleanse Buddha statues and their elders. Bathing the Buddha statues is a ceremonial ritual that locals believe washes away the sadness, sorrow, and sinful behaviors, replicating how clean water can wash the dirty things. This aspect is also regarded as a genuine act that will grant blessing, contentment, and wealth in life. Furthermore, by washing their elderly family members, including parents, grandparents, and elders, the children may acquire great joy, wishes, and tremendous direction for the year ahead. It is also the concluding day of the Khmer New Year celebration.

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1-Khmer New Year - Maha Songkran(Sankranta) 2-Khmer New Year - Vara Vanabat 3-Khmer New Year - Vara Loeng Sak The traditional games are played in an open field and mostly by children at any time. Some of the games being played during Sangran in Cambodia are: Chol Chhoung A game played especially on the first nightfall of the Khmer New Year by two groups of boys and girls. Ten or 20 people comprise each group, standing in two rows opposite each other. One group throws the "chhoung" to the other group. When it is caught, it will be rapidly thrown back to the first group. If someone is hit by the "chhoung," the whole group must dance to get the "chhoung" back while the other group sings. Bos Angkunh A game played by two groups of boys and girls. Each group throws their own "angkunh" to hit the master "angkunhs," which belong to the other group and are placed on the ground. The winners must knock the knee of the losers with the "angkunh." "Angkunh" is the name of an inedible fruit seed, which looks like the knee bone. Leak Kanseng A game played by a group of children sitting in circle. Someone holding a "kanseng" (Cambodian towel) twisted into a round shape walks around the circle while singing a song. The person walking secretly tries to place the "kanseng" behind one of the children. If that chosen child realizes what is happening, he or she must pick up the "kanseng" and beat the person sitting next to him or her. Tort Seiy (The Foot-Feather game) Usually, it is a man game. Men form a circle. One person throws the Seiy and the other returns it using foot. The Seiy could be bouncing up in air for while before somebody misses it. There is no winner orlooser. Lot Bao (The Rice Bag Racing) Participants put both feet in the sack and begin hopping toward the finish line. Teagn Prot (Tug-o-War) Participants make up two teams and form two opposing lines. A long rope is used which each team member holds on to. A line is drawn on the ground or a stake is placed to indicate the midpoint. The middle of the rope is placed across the line or at the stake. One team tries to "tug" the opposing team across the line or beyond the stake. #khmertraditionalgames #Cambodia #khmerculture

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