Water Festival set to return to Cambodia's Tonle Sap River in November

Traditional boat racers during the 2019 Water Festival in Phnom Penh. - PPP

PHNOM PENH (The Phnom Penh Post/Asia News Network): This year’s Water Festival will return to the Tonle Sap River in front of the capital’s Royal Palace. After a hiatus last year, it has been scheduled for three days, from Nov 26-27.

“The event is going ahead to give the opportunity for people to join in the fun and celebration of the traditional Khmer festival that has existed since ancient times.