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Ritual of offering flattened young rice during the Moon Worshipping Ceremony. (Photo: VNA)
Ritual of offering flattened young rice during the Moon Worshipping Ceremony. (Photo: VNA)
The ceremony features the symbolic offering of flattened young rice, an indispensable item alongside bananas, fruits, tubers, and sweets. (Photo: VNA)
The ceremony features the symbolic offering of flattened young rice, an indispensable item alongside bananas, fruits, tubers, and sweets. (Photo: VNA)
The ceremony features the symbolic offering of flattened young rice, an indispensable item alongside bananas, fruits, tubers, and sweets. (Photo: VNA)
The ceremony features the symbolic offering of flattened young rice, an indispensable item alongside bananas, fruits, tubers, and sweets. (Photo: VNA)
The ceremony can be held at pagodas, households, or open spaces where the moon is clearly visible. (Photo: VNA)
The ceremony can be held at pagodas, households, or open spaces where the moon is clearly visible. (Photo: VNA)
Khmer people perform traditional rituals to express gratitude to the Moon God. (Photo: VNA)
Khmer people perform traditional rituals to express gratitude to the Moon God. (Photo: VNA)
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Moon worship ritual of Khmer ethnic group

The Ok Om Bok Festival, also known as the Moon Worshipping Ceremony, is a traditional festival of the Khmer people. It is held on the full moon night of the tenth lunar month at pagodas, in households, or in open spaces, to express gratitude to the Moon God who, according to Khmer belief, protects crops, ensures favourable weather, and brings fruitfulness and prosperity to villagers.

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