Traditions
This is how long celebrations last.
What is three days?
This is a game that involves throwing a scarf and singing and dancing if hit by it.
What is Chol Chhoung (scarf tossing)
This is sticky rice cakes wrapped in banana leaves and filled with bananas.
What is Num Ansom Chek?
This is the date Cambodian New Year starts in 2026.
What is April 14, 2026?
This is a lightweight scarf that is often checkered.
What is a krama?
People welcome these on the first day of New Year’s.
Who is Angels?
This is a game similar to bowling, except it involves nuts and you can’t hit the center nut until the end.
What is Bos Angkuhn (nut tossing)
This is a steamed fish curry in banana leaves.
What is fish amok?
This is the calendar Cambodian New Year follows.
What is lunar calendar?
These are the colors most often worn during the New Year.
What are red and gold?
This is built on the second day of New Years at temples for happiness and peace.
What is mountain of sand?
This game is similar to “Duck, Duck, Goose” where one person secretly drops a scarf behind a player
What is Leak Kon Saen (Scarf Hidden Game)
This is a breakfast dish with rice noodles topped with green fish curry.
What is Nom Banh Chok?
This is the era that changed New Year to the fifth month of the lunar calendar.
What is Angkor Era?
This is a traditional garment made of silk, is wrapped around the waist, and is worn by both men and women.
What is a sampot?
This is done to welcome the Angels on the first day.
What is clean and decorate the house?
This is a game that involves two teams competing in pulling a rope.
What is Teanh Prot (tug of war)
This is sticky rice, coconut milk, and black beans packed into bamboo tubes and roasted over charcoal.
What is Kralan?
This is the reason why Cambodian New Year date changed.
Why is because the new date is when farmers have little work due to the weather?
This fabric is often used in traditional festive Cambodian clothing.
What is silk?
This is the last ceremony to apologize for any mistakes as well as to thank them.
What is Pithi Srang Preah
This is a game similar to pinatas, where you hit a pot to chase away evil spirits.
What is Veay K’aom (hit the earthen pot game)
This is a vegetable and fish stew considered a national dish.
What is samlor kako?
The first day of New Year is called this.
What is Moha Sangkran?
This is a common accessory used for temple visits and dances.
What is a gold belt?