Joyful Crowds at Wat Phnom During Khmer New Year

During the Khmer New Year celebration, the historic site of Wat Phnom in the capital is overrun with numerous visitors until late into the night, creating a joyful atmosphere before activities resume as usual.

Water games with squirt guns and water rifles, "abundance of talc," food stalls, traditional games, dance and music—the hill comes alive for four days to the rhythm of tradition, but above all to that of smiles and good humor.

According to the capital and province tourism statistics department, more than 800,000 visitors head to Phnom Penh during this Khmer New Year.

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