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Water Festival, Khmer New Year and the Angkor Wat International Half Marathon
Cambodia's live events calendar is rooted in Buddhist and Khmer traditions — the Water Festival (Bon Om Touk) is one of Southeast Asia's most spectacular events, Khmer New Year fills the country with water fights and celebrations, and the Angkor Wat International Half Marathon draws runners from around the world to race past the ancient temples.
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Water Festival (Bon Om Touk)
Three days of boat racing on the Tonlé Sap — Cambodia's greatest celebration
The Water Festival (Bon Om Touk) is Cambodia's most spectacular national celebration — a three-day festival in November marking the reversal of the Tonlé Sap River's flow, when the lake drains back into the Mekong. Over a million people gather on the banks of the Tonlé Sap and Mekong rivers in Phnom Penh to watch hundreds of traditional longboat races, while the city fills with music, food stalls, and fireworks. It is one of the largest gatherings of people in the world.
Event Highlights
- Hundreds of traditional longboat races on the Tonlé Sap
- Over a million spectators on the Phnom Penh riverfront
- The illuminated boat procession at night
- Fireworks over the Mekong and Tonlé Sap rivers
- The reversal of the Tonlé Sap River — a unique natural phenomenon
What to Do There
- Watch the longboat races from the riverfront
- See the illuminated boat procession at night
- Experience the street food and market stalls
- Watch the fireworks over the rivers
- Combine with a visit to the Royal Palace
Event Info
Next Event
November annually — exact dates follow the lunar calendar
Location
Phnom Penh riverfront, Cambodia
Duration
3 days
Ticket Price
Free to watch from the riverbanks
Travel Tips
- ·Book accommodation 6–12 months in advance — Phnom Penh fills completely
- ·The riverfront is extremely crowded — arrive early for a good viewing spot
- ·Keep valuables secure in large crowds
- ·Combine with a visit to Siem Reap and Angkor Wat
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