Authorities in Battambang province, beneath steering from the Nationwide Committee for Organising Nationwide and Worldwide Festivals, plan to organise a extra satisfying Songkran – the normal Khmer New Yr – this yr to please each Cambodian and worldwide vacationers whereas preserving nationwide traditions. The choice to boost the celebration was introduced at a March 6 assembly, held in collaboration with the Union of Youth Federations of Cambodia (UYFC) provincial department, as acknowledged in a discover from the Battambang Provincial Administration.
Enhancing Traditions and Attracting Vacationers
Provincial governor Sok Lou inspired the province’s Songkran working group to make this yr’s occasion extra joyous than the earlier one, emphasising that it might carry happiness to each residents and vacationers. He stated efforts could be made to draw extra native and worldwide friends by getting ready venues for conventional video games, live shows, and the showcasing of native agricultural merchandise. “I would really like the working group to organise a good happier Songkran occasion than final yr in [the] province, with a selected give attention to exhibiting agricultural and different merchandise in Battambang city and its 14 districts. It’s additionally vital that the group prepares properly for the normal video games,” he added.
Guaranteeing Customer Security
Lou additionally careworn the significance of customer security, urging the group to strengthen safety and public order to make sure a safe surroundings for these visiting the city. In neighbouring Siem Reap province, Ly Vannak, chief of administration on the provincial corridor, talked about that because the province is internet hosting the river competition this yr from March 15-17, its Khmer New Yr celebration will function actions akin to that affair. He stated the provincial management plans to host boat race, inventive performances, fashionable and conventional live shows, and different conventional video games throughout celebrations.
Preserving Cultural Heritage
“This yr, the Songkran festivities are being held on the provincial degree, and whereas it’s not as giant as final yr’s Angkor Songkran occasion, which introduced collectively leaders from varied ministries and establishments, it stays important,” he added. Vannak emphasised that the celebration goals to protect the cultural and conventional heritage of the Khmer ancestors and to encourage the individuals, civil servants and all guests to totally benefit from the occasion.
The concerted efforts by Battambang province to amplify the Songkran festivities mirror a broader purpose to boost cultural tourism and financial growth. By showcasing conventional video games, agricultural merchandise, and making certain customer security, Battambang not solely goals to counterpoint the Songkran expertise for attendees but in addition to protect and promote its wealthy cultural heritage. As preparations proceed, the joy builds for what guarantees to be a memorable and joyous celebration of the Khmer New Yr.
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