The grand procession of the Maha Songkran (New Year celebration) of the Khmer people at Sro Lon pagoda in Dai Tam commune, My Xuyen district, Mekong Delta province of Soc Trang. (Photo: VNA
The Khmer people perform the Songkran ritual to welcome the new year’s celestial beings. (Photo: VNA)
Religious activities at the pagoda always attract a large number of local participants. (Photo: VNA)
The Khmer people parade around the main hall in a Songkran procession to celebrate the new year. (Photo: VNA)
A large number of villagers join in the Songkran ceremony to welcome the new year. (Photo: VNA)
Khmer people celebrate Chol Chnam Thmay festival
From April 14–16, 2025, the traditional Chol Chnam Thmay festival of the Southern Khmer people takes place with many distinctive traditional activities, all in hopes of a new year filled with luck and prosperity.
