Destinations, Travel tips, Festivals and Public Holidays
Cambodia Holiday
Khmer New Year 2012
Mar 2nd
Chaul Chnam Thmey – Cambodia Khmer New Year
Cambodian Khmer New Year celebrates the end of harvesting season, usually falls on 13 April and last for three days. It is called Chaul Chnam Thmey in Khmer language, literally means “Enter The New Year”. Gifts and tips are especially auspicious during this holiday. More >
Vesak Day 2012 – Wesak Day 2012
Feb 23rd
2012 Vesak / 2012 Wesak Celebration
In Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Thailand, Cambodia, Taiwan, Vietnam, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, and India
Vesak is an annual public holiday observed traditionally by practicing Buddhists in South Asian and South East Asian countries like Nepal, Singapore, Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Indonesia, Pakistan and India. Sometimes informally called “Buddha’s birthday,” it actually encompasses the birth, enlightenment Nirvana, and passing (Parinirvana) of Gautama Buddha. More >
Top Asia Destinations: Siem Reap
Oct 28th
Needless to say, Siem Reap is like a volcano waiting to erupt at any point. Cambodia has made its mark in the history of the world, whether good or bad, and Siem Reap followed. The city was once dominated by the rich, the famous and the most talked of the communities.
Today, better things are still blessed within the boundaries of the country. The success and grand stature of the city was never anticipated by many, and was surprised on how this turned out to be on their advantage.
Hotels, business commodities, restaurants of the highest level began to overpower its trademark temples. Its colonial history is still very present among others, evident to some of its chateaus and boulevards. Slowly but surely, Siem Reap is making another splash into the world not only in the aspect of tourism, but also for the well being of its name, and for its people.
Cambodia 2012 Public Holidays Calendar
Jul 17th
List of Public Holidays in Cambodia for year 2012.
Public holidays in Cambodia, including Cambodian holidays in 2012 includes many traditional festivals and Buddhist holidays, which are based on lunar calendars, thus the Cambodian holiday dates change from year to year. More >
