The Khmer Ploughing Ceremony

Cambodia is a small Country that has a great deal of Celebration. Three sorts of Festival are held: religious, national and royal. The Plowing Ceremony is one of the regal functions. This significant celebration is held once every year at the center of the starting stormy season amid May, amidst the Khmer month of Pisak. At this imperative time, the King communicates his thoughts regarding the advancement of the nation. The celebration is commended more than four days, yet the last day is the most vital.

 

The illustrious cattles that are utilized as a part of the service are picked precisely. Their hues must be dark or white and before the function they are beautified traditionally with the goal that they look extremely wonderful. The individual who does the furrowing is additionally essential. In past time, the King did the errand himself, however these days he is supplanted by an individual from the Royal Family or the Royal spot. This individual who is named by the King called the "Sdech Meak" .