Khmer New Year

1. What is Khmer New Year?

• A celebration of Cambodian independence

• A traditional festival marking the new solar year

• A Buddhist holiday

• A harvest festival to thank the gods

When is Khmer New Year in 2025?

• April 1 to April 3, 2025

• April 14 to April 16, 2025

• April 10 to April 12, 2025

• April 17 to April 19, 2025

How is Khmer New Year celebrated?

• Through family gatherings, traditional games, and religious ceremonies

• By hosting large banquets

• By hosting fireworks displays

• By exchanging gifts

What is a traditional custom during Khmer New Year?

• Baking bread for prosperity

• Lighting candles to ward off evil spirits

• Giving flowers to the king

• Washing Buddha statues to bring good luck

Which food is eaten during Khmer New Year?

• Amok (coconut fish curry)

• Sushi

• Pizza

• Tacos

Why is cleaning important during Khmer New Year?

• to symbolize the removal of bad luck and welcoming a fresh start

• To prepare for new visitors

• To prepare for new visitors

• To invite relatives for dinner

What is the significance of the three days of Khmer New Year?

• Each day is for one of the elements: earth, fire, water

• The three days focus on food and games

• The first day honors ancestors, the second is for charity, and the third for religious ceremonies

• Each day celebrates a different aspect of family

What attire is worn during Khmer New Year?

• Bright-colored traditional clothing, such as the sangkran dress and krama

• Casual Western clothing

• Uniforms for religious ceremonies

• Business attire for formal meetings

What role do traditional games play in celebrations?

• They promote education

• They raise money for charity

• They are only for children

• They bring families and communities together

What is the significance of sand stupas during Khmer New Year?

• They represent the arrival of the New Year
  

• They are symbolic offerings to remove bad karma and seek blessings

• They are used as decorations

• They are placed in the river for good luck