Three-day Water Festival cancelled
Gov’t to cancel the 3-day Water Festival scheduled in late October in an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
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Gov’t cancels water festival amid COVID-19 pandemic
The government said that it will cancel a three-day water festival scheduled to take place in late October in an effort to stem the spread of COVID-19.
Cambodian Public Bank’s staff incentive tour to the Land of the Rising Sun
In conjunction with the long Water Festival holidays and to foster better relations among staff, the 2nd batch of 182 Cambodian Public Bank staff went to Tokyo as part of the Bank’s 5 day/4 night fully paid incentive trip.
Capital draws 4.7 million visitors during festival
+4.7 million tourists visited the capital during the 3-day Water Festival holiday.
Water Festival rubbish collectors thanked for work
More than 2,000 rubbish collectors and volunteers spent the nights clearing garbage.
Independence Day, Water Festival went on unhindered
Independence Day and the Water Festival celebrations were peaceful: Interior Minister.
Bon Om Touk: a rare experience
The Water Festival or ‘Bon Om Touk’ has just wrapped up on Tuesday with millions of tourists flocking to the capital as expected.
Shopping for Made-in-Cambodia products
WATER Festival is not only one big party in the capital, it is also known as the ‘biggest shopping fair of the year’.
King, Hun Sen join public at boat races on last day of Water Festival
King presents prizes to winners of boat races during the final day of Water Festival.
Crowd enjoy Water Festival
Festival-goers, especially those from the provinces around Phnom Penh visited the city to enjoy the boat races.
Boat racing kicks off
Water Festival kicks off today in Phnom Penh where tens of thousands will be watching boat racing.
PM calls for calm during Water Festival
Prime Minister Hun Sen urges the public to stay calm and enjoy the Water Festival over the weekend.
Unity intiative whets pounded rice producers’ appetite for profits
Villagers are looking forward to bumper sales of their Ambok.
Welcome to Youth Today Edition 43!
THE Water Festival is just about to swamp the city. The annual national holiday is on us again this year, from Nov 10-12.
Spend your Water Festival at Mangrove Festival
THE upcoming Water Festival will be celebrated in a big way again in the capital this year, with a massive influx of people from the provinces to the capital for three days.
Experience Water Festival celebrations with NagaWorld
NagaWorld is offering a special line-up for Water Festival celebrations.
New vehicles to help collect rubbish during Water Festival
City Hall deploys nearly 100 drivers of motorbike trash collection vehicles.
About 1,000 health officials to be deployed during Water Festival
The Health Ministry will deploy about 1,000 health officials during Water Festival.
Ninety inmates selected for Water Festival clemency
90 inmates out of 512 prisoners to either be pardoned or have their sentences reduced.
Officials review prisoners for Water Festival pardons
Prisoners’ Evaluation Commission reviews 500+ inmates who have applied for a pardon.
Inmate commission to review Water Festival clemency list
Clemency to be given to some of 500 inmates who have applied to be pardoned.
Water Festival to grow despite Rainsy coup threat
The upcoming Water Festival will be more popular than ever: Officials.
Water Festival still on despite coup threat
PM says the three-day Water Festival will be celebrated as planned.
Governor asks City Hall to address traffic jams
Phnom Penh Governor urges officials to do more to solve traffic jams plaguing the city.
Water Festival a big hit for businesses
The revenue during the three-day Water Festival this year has passed expectations, says a businessman in Phnom Penh.
Officials praise Water Festival security
After about 4.5 million people joined the Water Festival last week, Prime Minister Hun Sen praised authorities for running a peaceful event free of any violence, noting that prevailing peace in the Kingdom was to credit for the festival’s success.
Longest boat on display in capital
The world’s longest dragon boat, which was showcased during the Water Festival, will now be put outside the National Museum.
Outbound tourism rose 30 percent during Water Festival
Cambodian outbound tourism saw a 30 percent rise during this year’s three-day Water Festival, while long haul destination tour packages to Europe, Australia, US, and Dubai have also started to attract locals, said tour operators.
Water Festival attendance tops 4 million
The National Committee for Organising National and International Festivals reported that about 4.5 million people visited the Water Festival 2018 in Phnom Penh.
Water Festival ends as a success
King Norodom Sihamoni, Prime Minister Hun Sen and senior officials attended the last day of the water festival (Nov.23) and the King presented awards to the winners of the boat race.
