Source AKP
Cambodia will resume the organisation of boat racing event this year, said Prime Minister Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen at the graduation ceremony of Panha Chiet University here this morning.
Boat racing has to be held this year even though the water level is at 2 meters, underlined the premier.
Boat racing is one of the most important events in the Water Festival celebrated annually in November. Last year, it was cancelled due to low level of water and drought. But, the celebration of Water Festival took place as usual with entertainment programmes and ritual ceremonies.
In 2014, the festival was held with joyfulness under the royal presidency of His Majesty Norodom Sihamoni, King of Cambodia, with the participation of 248 boats of some 17,420 boat rowers.
In last five years, the Water Festival was canceled due to many reasons. In 2011 and 2013, Cambodia called off this annual event because of devastating floods, and in 2012, it was cancelled again as the country was mourning for His Majesty the King-Father Samdech Preah Norodom Sihanouk who passed away on Oct. 15 in Beijing, China.
This year, Cambodia is going to mark the annual Water Festival from Nov. 13 to 15.
By Khan Sophirom