Royal Water Festival of Cambodians
Royal Water Festival of Cambodians this year, which will take place on 21, 22 and 23 November 2018.
For Cambodians, Royal Festivals and Water Festival in Phnom Penh is one of the greatest traditional festivals. For three days in Phnom Penh and many foreign tourists and farmers from other provinces to attend the Royal Water Festival
In the history of the king, Khmer kings always fought with the enemy by boat. So he organized this festival every year to choose the championship of the war, such as the Bayon Temple, at Bayon Temple, at Beta Varman 7. We have seen many statues about the war being led by Jayavarman VII. The tradition
dates back to ancient times. On the other hand the water is celebrated every years in November to honor the victory of Cambodian Naval forces in the reign of King JayvarmanVII, during Angkor period of the 12th century
The ceremony last three days to provide opportunity for people to by part in competition that there were to types of boats from near and far of provinces, taking part in the races, the pirogue and the rowing boat. Each boat was manned by about thirty to forty men or women. The boat with a man or a woman dancing softly and gracefully to the rhythm of the drums on the bow as an encouragement to the rowers moved swiftly through the water. For winners, prizes will be awarded as: drinks, clothes, money and rice
During the nighttime at about seven o'clock the river was lit by jazzy illuminated boats, which floated slowly, and smoothly on the water's surface. Each of them was equipped with thousands of flashy neon lights arranged in different colorful, fancy patterns representing state institutions, ministries and services
Finally, the water festival is the festivity for the Cambodian people who celebrated every years and going for a walk during the ceremony days really refreshed our mood. The lively festive atmosphere helped relive our tension and trouble.
