Khmer New Year 2007 Program

This year is the year of the Pig, Buddhist Era 2551

General Information

The Cambodian New Year celebrations will be held for three days starting from Friday 13th April 2007 to Sunday 15th April 2007 at Wat Buddhrangsi Melbourne, 159 Clarke Road, Springvale South Vic 3172. Over 5,000 Cambodians are expected to come and celebrate this traditional and cultural event.

Program in Brief  

Friday 13 April 2007
(Evening) - The traditional celebration and Buddhist ceremony, live Cambodian band, traditional foods and games amusement.

Saturday 14 April 2007
(Morning) - The celebration and Buddhist ceremony
Official guests' participation: New Year messages
(Afternoon) - Building of sand mounts, cultural and traditional games
(Evening) - Live Cambodian band, traditional foods and games amusement

Sunday 15 April 2007

Morning) - The celebration before Maha Sangkran, New Year Day: Receiving Tevada Chnam Tmey (New Year Spirit)
(Afternoon) - Dedicate the sand mounts to the spirit, cultural and traditional games
(Evening) - Live Cambodian band, traditional foods and games amusement

For more information, please contact us on 03 9546 2432 or email to cbav.office@cbav.org