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Siem Reap + Angkor Events
Awakening curiosity. The town of Siem Reap avails you the opportunity to bask in contemplation of yesteryear Asia and to participate in an enriching contemporary culture. Home the UNESCO's World Heritage Site of ancient Angkor Wat, Siem Reap is quietly becoming a regional hub for culture, creativity, and found inspiration.
Different events and celebrations throughout the year bring you closer than ever to this interesting cultural juxtaposition.
October:
- Pchum Ben - A Cambodian religious festival [Oct 6-9]: A time when many Cambodians pay their respects to deceased relatives. People cook meals for monks, bring offerings to the temple and throw rice near the temple early in the morning, believing that the ghosts of their ancestors will receive it. The festival is celebrated mostly among Cambodian Buddhists.
- Cambodian Culinary Calendar: The Rise of Rice--Generally regarded as the food of the masses, Le Meridien Angkor elevates Cambodian rice to fine cuisine. Experience the Cambodian Culinary Calendar set menu at Royal Angkor Cafe.
November:
- Sixth Annual Angkor Photo Festival [Nov 20-27]: Created in 2005, the Angkor Photo Festival is the first such event to be organized in South-east Asia. The festival's 2010 program will present works photographed around the world through exhibitions and outdoor slideshows in different locations in Siem Reap. This is consistent with the festival's mission of highlighting emerging South-east Asian photographers.
- Khmer Water Festival [Nov 20-22]: Bon Om Thook, as it is called in the Khmer language is one of Cambodia's most festive celebrations. The riverside area comes alive with local culinary treats, games, river boat races, fireworks, and flotillas.
- Cambodian Culinary Calendar: Festive Khmer Cuisine--Join the celebration during one of the country's most colorful holidays, The Water Festival, marking the reversing of the flow between the Tonle Sap and Mekong River. Experience the Cambodian Culinary Calendar set menu at Royal Angkor Cafe.
December:
- Angkor International Half Marathon [Dec 5]: Join this year's Angkor International Half Marathon for an unparalleled opportunity to run a half marathon, 10k, or 5k through the Angkor World Heritage Site.
- Cambodian Culinary Calendar: A Cambodian December--Celebrate the Festive Season and prepare to welcome the New Year with a menu integrating Cambodian and Western holiday favorites. Experience the Cambodian Culinary Calendar set menu at Royal Angkor Cafe.