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Pchum Ben: gather, remember, give
Pchum Ben (ភ្ជុំបិណ្ឌ, Pchum Ben) is the Cambodian Buddhist festival of the ancestors. In 2026 it falls from September 27 to October 11. Read about the observance, then check local arrangements before joining a gathering.
Pchum Ben 2026
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Cambodian classical dance
Read about the court dance tradition and the schools and companies that teach it today.
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Observances and public holidays through the year, with the dates for 2026.
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