Water Festival Experience The Magic Of Phnom Penh
Once known as the Pearl of Asia, modern day Phnom Penh can be a captivating destination for the traveler
. Seeking to reinvent itself from a ravaged past, this courageous city remerges into the present with all the beauty of old Asia still intact. Ever changing and never stagnant, this is a city of undiscovered gems. A veritable paradise for the adventurous traveler, it will surround you with the sound of vitality and life that will captivate and ensnare you.Already abundant with tourist attractions, Phnom Penh offers another spectacular festival to experience during the fishing season. That is the Water Festival held annually; whose celebrations rival that of their New Year revelry. A three day festival filled with excitement and activity, its an event that attracts people from all over the country. Arriving to stay in the city over that period to lend their support as well as using the opportunity to explore the mystical land for its sights and sounds.
Known as the Bonn Om Toeuk festival which is celebrated on the day of the full moon in the month of August, it notes the reversal of the current in Tonle Sap River as well as marking the beginning of the fishing season where thanks is given for providing an abundant supply of fish and a fertile land. The biggest attraction at the festival is the boat racing that is held on a grand scale on the Tonle Sap and Mekong Rivers and the fireworks display that follows. Each year more and more racers join in; accounting to over 400 boats taking part this year alone. These races date back to olden days where the strength of the Khmer marines was show cased.
When considering accommodation in the city, a Phnom Penh hotel that has both style and grace, boasting of a versatile international clientele is the Raffles Hotel Le Royal. With a history of more than eight years, this grand rest has all the amenities of a world class hotel while retaining a classic charm that is essentially old world. Situated in the center of Phnom Penh this hotel Cambodia is only 20 minutes away from the Phnom Penh International Airport.
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