Visak Bochea Day 2023
Imagine yourself among hundreds of Buddhist monks, carrying bowls of lotus flowers in a holy procession around the city. This is how Buddha’s Birthday is celebrated in Cambodia
Visak Bochea festival commemorates the anniversary of the Buddha's
birth, enlightenment, and death. You can fully experience the
celebration attending the ceremony near Preah Reach Mount (also known as
Oudong), around 40 km away from Phnom Penh, where the relics of Buddha.
People of all ages walk with candles, incense sticks and lotus flowers
in hand. Thousands of lights create mystical atmosphere and
unforgettable experience for everyone.
"Visak Bochea Day" is a day to commemorate the Buddha's birth, enlightenment, and death. It is a day to dedicate to his Dharma principles and adopt them into your everyday lives.This Cambodian public holiday is celebrated on the full moon of the sixth month of the Buddhist lunar calendar, which is usually in May on the Gregorian calendar.