Phnom Penh: Mr. Khuong Sreng, Governor of Phnom Penh, asked athletes and boat people to take care of the environment and asked all vendors not to raise food prices on the occasion of the Royal Water Festival, floating lanterns to worship the moon and The ambok, which will take place in the next few days.
Mr. Khuong Sreng’s request on the occasion of inviting Krong Pali on the morning of November 12 at Wat Phnom Cultural and Historical Resort for a boat race in Phnom Penh and wish good luck to all people in the Royal Water Festival Floating boats, lanterns to worship the moon and Ok Ambok in the future on behalf of Phnom Penh as the host of the royal ceremony.
Speaking at the Krong Pali ceremony, Mr. Khuong Sreng said that the Royal Water Festival, floating lanterns to worship the moon and Ok Ambok, has attracted a lot of attention from national and international guests and people in all areas as a contribution to care. The national traditions from Yulong.
In that, the Governor emphasized that this Royal Ceremony is intended to commemorate the strong navy in the cause of protecting the territorial integrity of many generations of Khmer ancestors. Another meaning is to show gratitude to the Ganges for bringing water and fertile soil for the people’s crops to promote the national agricultural sector. On the other hand, it is also an opportunity to provide happiness and solidarity in the great family for the Cambodian people in abundant peace, including the rapid development process of the country, especially in Phnom Penh under the leadership of Samdech Moha Vorbathip Hun Manet, Prime Minister.
Mr. Khuong Sreng also instructed all authorities to strengthen security, prevent crime, theft, robbery, protect the people who come to visit this royal ceremony and follow the recommendations of Samdech Hun Manet to maintain security. Public order: for people to visit the Water Festival to have fun.
The Governor of Phnom Penh also called on all water sportsmen to adhere to good hygiene, eat clean, drink clean, live clean and get enough rest to avoid health effects that will affect the game, including Strengthening unity among all players with understanding and tolerance to jointly promote national traditions and customs.
At the same time, Mr. Hem Sinareth, Director of the Department of Education, Youth and Sports of Phnom Penh confirmed that for all Phnom Penh, 44 boats from 12 out of 14 districts in Phnom Penh to race in the Royal Water Festival. Divided into 3 categories: international standard boats, men’s boats and men’s rowing boats, with a total of 3,193 male and 92 female athletes.
