In Sangkran Wat Phnom 2023 (Photo: VNA) Phnom Penh (VNA) – Authoritiesof the Cambodian capital city have issued a directive urging tourists to respecttraffic laws during the upcoming traditional Khmer New Year, Chol Chnam Thmey.
The directive prohibits activities such as spraying water,throwing water bags and applying powder on others while crossing the street, aswell as other disorderly and dangerous behaviors.
The Phnom Penh authorities will hold the traditional New Yearcelebration called Sankranta at the historical and cultural landmark of WatPhnom from April 13-16, including rituals to welcome the celestial guardians ofthe new year, Buddha processions, sand mountain sculpting, Buddha statuebathing, exhibitions of ancient paintings and cultural artifacts, musicperformances and folk games./.
