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Although Cambodians have their own Khmer New Year celebrations in April, the Chinese New Year is also observed with enthusiasm. On the streets, Lion and Dragon dances are a central part of the festivities. These performances are thought to bring luck to spectators, with longer dances considered espe Chinese New Year in Phnom Penh: Best Ways to Celebrate the Lunar Festival. 1. Visit the Local Temples. Phnom Penh’s Chinese community celebrates the Lunar New Year with deep reverence and devotion, often beginning the festivities with visits to temples. Wat Phnom, one of the city’s most iconic landmarks, is a focal point during the Chinese New Year Celebrations. Expect colourful processions as dragon and lion dancers snake their way through the capital Phnom Penh to lavish good luck on businesses and homes, banging drums, and fire crackers. As with Khmer New Year, Chinese New Year celebrations are centred around family. In the days before New Year, houses are vigorously Cultural Performances: Traditional Khmer and Chinese performances are staged, showcasing a blend of dance, music, and storytelling, reflecting the intertwined histories and cultures. Enjoy Special Dishes prepared for the new year, such as Yee Sang, a prosperity tossed salad, and Bai Sach Chrouk, or a deliscious Chinese Hot Pot. In Cambodia, people are also excited about the Chinese New Year. The celebrations include a lion dance performance in front of the Royal Palace. Sreypich Mao has more from Phnom Penh. Dragon and lion dancers can be seen performing during Chinese New Year Cambodia Chinese New Year Cambodia Rituals. Also known as the Spring Festival, Chinese New Year this year runs from January 22 to February 9 and rings in the Year of the Rabbit. Many of the traditions and rituals carried out during this time are similar to those seen across The New Year celebrations run from January 29-31, and many tourists of various nationalities have taken the opportunity to visit Siem Reap. Khieu Thy, president of the Khmer Angkor Tour Guide Association (KATGA), told The Post that during the 2025 Chinese New Year, his tours were fully booked. “I have had solid bookings from November to February. PHNOM PENH: Traditional lion dance, a cultural exhibition, and arts performance were held here on Saturday (Jan 18) to celebrate the upcoming Chinese Lunar New Year, attracting hundreds of revelers. The 2023 Chinese New Year, the Year of the Rabbit, will fall on Jan. 22. Speaking during a visit to the construction site of a new national hospital on the northwestern outskirts of capital Phnom A woman shops for festive decorations ahead of the Chinese Lunar New Year in Phnom Penh, Cambodia on Jan. 17, 2023. Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Techo Hun Sen said here on Thursday that the Chinese Lunar New Year, or the Spring Festival, has been broadly celebrated in the Southeast Asian nation.(Photo by Phearum/Xinhua) [31] [50] During festive occasions such as Chinese New Year, Chinese Cambodians would pray at communal temples either individually or as a group. Joss sticks and paper as well as food offerings are used for prayers. On certain occasions such as funerals or fortune-telling, Chinese Cambodians would approach spirit mediums and geomancers. [3] Chinese new year 2025, the year of the snake, Jan 29th Chinese new year 2024, the year of the dragon, Feb 10th. Chinese new year celebrations, also known as Spring Festival, starts on the evening preceding the new moon of the first lunar month & runs until the full moon, coinciding with Tet, the Vietnamese new year. APCC celebrates the lunar new year with our largest annual event, the Annual Asia Pacific New Year Celebration. This community-based arts and culture exhibition features a different host country or culture each year. The day is filled with more than 20 exciting performances, cultural demonstrations and martial arts, culture and art displays, authentic cuisine, and a variety of vendors and Although commonly referred to as Chinese New Year, it’s also celebrated in other Asian countries, especially Vietnam and Korea. 2025 is the Year of the Snake in most Asian countries! If you were born in 2013, 2001, 1989, 1977, 1965, 1953, or 1941, after the Lunar New Year (late January or early February) you were born in the Year of the Snake. The Khmer New Year - Choul Chnam Thmey in the Khmer language - is one of Cambodia's major holidays. Check out everything you need to know about this festival of Khmer people in Cambodia and around the world including the origin, tradition, and music during the event. The Khmer New Year commences in mid-April, aligning with the traditional Buddhist lunisolar calendar for Theravada Buddhist festivals. Historically, it occurred in November or early December until the 13th century, when the Khmer king shifted the festivities to coincide with the Khmer Empire's harvest conclusion. April 14, 2017 is the first day of the Cambodian New Year’s celebrations. Distinct from the Chinese New Year, Cambodian New Year, or Khmer New Year, lasts for 3 – 4 days and is based on the traditional solar new year observed in parts of India and Asia, which coincides with the end of the harvest season. Celebrate at one of San Antonio's iconic landmarks with a special Lunar New Year-themed event. Details coming soon, keep an eye on this page for more information. 2025 San Antonio Chinese Alliance Lunar New Year Gala Traditional khmer family invite me to share new year celebrations A typical scene on the night of New Year’s Eve is the gathering of Cambodians of Chinese descent at the pagodas to make offerings. Wat Phnom is one of the busiest and most popular pagoda in
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