Happy Khmer New Year 2026
Khmer New Year is a traditional ceremony that originated in ancient times. The New Year is celebrated to achieve the following 6 goals:
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To maintain or make the existence of our beautiful tradition last forever in this world.
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To strengthen the solidarity, brotherhood, as well friendship, among our fellow Khmer nation.
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To wish for good luck, happiness, and peace for ourselves.
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To have our fellow Cambodians stay out of negligence and merit for every step of life.
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To gratefully pay back the favour of our ancestral fountainhead living or passed away parents and grandparents; meanwhile, may we dedicate the merit to our ancestors and relatives.
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To respect and support Buddhism which we believe is the best way for prosperous, glorious, and happiness of human beings in this world forever.
Invitation to Celebrate
To welcome the Year of the Horse, you, your family, and your friends are cordially invited to participate in our annual celebration. Please find the schedule of events below:
Tuesday, April 14 – Thursday, April 16
09:00 a.m. – Bangsukula: Paying respect to the Triple Gem, taking the Five Precepts, and welcoming the New Year.
10:00 a.m. – Alms-giving and offering lunch to the Buddhist Monks. Dharma talks and the ceremonial sprinkling of holy water on Buddha statues.
Friday, April 17
09:30 a.m. – Paying respect to the Triple Gem and taking the Five Precepts.
06:00 p.m. – Perform the ceremony of the mountain of sand (considered a stupa or tomb which represents the Valukachetiya Stupa), Blessing chanting.
Saturday, April 18
08:00 a.m. – Paying respect to the Triple Gem; taking the Five Precepts; Alms, and food offering to Buddhist monks.
01:00 p.m. – Kabilamaha Brahma's Head Parade and the inauguration of the New Angels.
03:00 p.m. – Traditional Dance, Live Band, and festivities.
Food and beverages will be available for purchase from our vendors.
Sunday, April 19
09:00 a.m. – Gathering of guests, paying respect to the Triple Gem; taking the Five Precepts; Alms giving, and food offering for Buddhist Monks.
01:00 p.m. – Dharma talks and Sprinkling holy water on the Buddha statues, closing the ceremony.
Food and beverages will be available for purchase from our vendors.
