PM: Up to 80% of Cambodians celebrate CNY


Seasonal mascot: People shopping for decorations before the Lunar New Year in Phnom Penh. — Reuters

Prime Minister Hun Sen said that the Chinese Lunar New Year has gained great popularity in the kingdom, estimating that up to 80% of the population observe it.

In a speech during a graduation ceremony of nearly 6,800 students at the Cambodian University for Specialties, Hun Sen said previously, only about 10% of the people in his commune celebrated the festival.

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