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Happy Pchum Ben 2024

In Khmer language, “Pchum” means to gather together, and “Ben” refers to a ball of food. Thus, it is one of the best occasions for Cambodians to celebrate with their families by offering food, baskets of flowers, and prayers to the monks.

"offerings for ancestors" in the Khmer Surin and Khmer Krom communities) is a Cambodian 15-day religious festival, culminating in celebrations on the 15th day of the tenth month in the Khmer calendar, at the end of the Buddhist Lent, Vassa. In 2024, Pchum Bun will begin on October 1 and end on October 3.

How to celebrate Pchum Ben, visit a pagoda. Cambodians visit pagodas to offer gifts to ancestors. Do something special for your parents/grandparents. Parents are viewed as special gods by Cambodians. Make Bay Bens. Bay Bens are balls of sticky rice cooked in coconut milk that are made during the festival.

Enjoy your Pchum Ben Holidays!