Pchum Ben is one of the major festivals for Buddhists. Khmer people from ancient times have always celebrated this festival from the 1st of Roach Kheap to the 15th of Roach for 15 days, which we call Ben 1, Ben 2… and the last day is "Pchum Ben". .
After all, as Khmer Buddhists of the Buddhist tradition who burn incense to worship God, we should also know and understand this great religious festival.
1 is a popular traditional festival
Pchum Ben is one of the most important Buddhist festivals in Cambodia because it brings families all over the provincial capital. Reunion after a long separation.
2 is a festival with ancient history and meaning
"Pchum" means "gathering" and "Ben" means "rice that is round like a ball".
3 Represents Respect for Parents
The festival educates the younger generation how they should honor their elderly relatives or parents. Which is usually the provision of food or money for the gods to live to the pagoda in the pagoda with the grandmother Ta Chi.
The last 4 days are the most special and reunion day
The 15th is the most important day of Pchum Ben and also the last day of the ceremony, which is held for half a month. In particular, each family will eat together after a long absence.
5 It is strictly forbidden to wear white clothes when meeting
White is the color of the funeral in Cambodia (can be used when going to the pagoda). Therefore, on the occasion of the old Pchum Ben festival, it is forbidden to wear white to attend family reunions.
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