April 14-16, 2007 Cambodian New Year A three-day celebration after the end of harvest to mark the turn of The New Year according to the Khmer lunar calendar. Every home is seen with attractive decorations. shrines are full of food and beverages given as offerings to God.. Other people attend Buddhist temples where traditional games are also performed.
May 5, 2007 Royal Ploughing Ceremony It is culturally celebrated to alert the nation of the commencement of rainy season, and farmers to be ready for farming rice by starting to plough. The venue is a field at a wing of Royal Palace, Phnom Penh. The scene is interesting as it depicts real ploughing activities where cows are given a variety of crops to eat. Based on the choices of crops eaten by the cows, prediction are made for the coming year.
October 10-12, 2007 Pchum Ben Day - The Soul Day A religious festival to bless the souls of ancestors, relatives and friends alike who have passed away. Household members attend Buddhist temples
October 29, 2007 Royal Coronation of H.M Preah Bat Samdech Preah Baromneath Norodom Sihamoni, King of Cambodia
November 23-25, 2007 Water Festival and Moon Festival Not only it marks the reversing flow of Tonle Sap River but also ushers in the fishing season. The Highlight of the event is boat races over three days. As night falls, fireworks light the sky and a lighted flotilla of boats sail under full moon to whom household worships. Some analysts say the celebration is also a thanksgiving to the Mekong River for providing the country with fertile land. People from all walks of life gather on the bank of the Mekong River for days and nights.