At Amansara, during the day will invite seven monks from seven pagodas in town to our house to celebrate this alms offering ceremony. Guests are invited to partake in the chanting and blessing with Amansanti for this special cultural event.
Boh Bay Ben or Feeding of the Ancestors
5 October 2024
At four in the morning everyone gathers at the pagoda with offerings of sticky rice, which they toss on the ground in small portions. This symbolises their action of offering food to their ancestors. This spiritual activity has been practiced from generation to generation. According to local beliefs, the lives that we live after death are predicted by the actions that we take during our life.
Amansara guests are invited to partake in this ceremony and witness the local cultural practice at nearby Buddhist monastery.
November
Bon Om Touk Festival
14 to 16 November 2024
Bon Om Touk, also known as the Water Festival or Cambodian Boat Racing Festival, is one of Cambodia’s most vibrant and widely celebrated events. In Siem Reap, this festival is a highlight of the cultural calendar, drawing both locals and tourists to enjoy its festivities.
The festival heralds the end of the monsoon season and the reversal of the Tonle Sap River’s flow, marking a joyous celebration of Cambodia’s aquatic heritage. At the heart of the festivities are the exhilarating boat races, where teams row long, elegantly decorated boats. The races, set against the backdrop of the Tonle Sap River, draw large, enthusiastic crowds who cheer on their preferred teams.
In addition to the boat races, the festival is enriched by traditional performances and music that highlight Cambodia’s cultural legacy. Local pagodas and community centres play host to a variety of events, contributing to the festival’s vibrant and celebratory atmosphere.
Amansara guests are invited to experience this part of Khmer culture and partake in the Bandaet Pratip floating candles celebration. The resort can also arrange the excursion to oversee the boat racing along the river.
December
Angkor Half Marathon
1 December 2024
Since 1996, the Angkor Wat World Heritage Site has hosted runners from across the globe for the Angkor Wat International Half Marathon. This event aims to support the prohibition of anti-personnel landmines and their inhumane use. Entry fees are allocated to charities that aid landmine victims by providing prosthetic limbs, social reintegration programmes, and support for other critical causes such as education and disease prevention in Cambodia.
Distances: The event typically features various race categories, including the half marathon (21.1 km), 10 km, 5 km, and a fun run, catering to runners of all abilities.
