Chaul Chhnam Thmey

Today, Khmer people celebrate the new year, Chaul Chhnam Thmey. The ceremonies last three days, during the first day, a new devata in animal form comes to take care of the world for the coming year. Afterwards, the Buddha statues are bathed and perfumed, gifts are given to the less fortunate and the ancestors are honored. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #April 13 #CaulChhnamThmey #Khmer