Vibrant colors of the Chol Chnam Thmay festival.

The Khmer people throughout the villages of the province are entering the 2025 Chôl-chnăm-thmây New Year with joy, filled with many colorful rituals and activities. Like the Lunar New Year of the Kinh people, the traditional New Year of the Khmer people contains many customs that reflect the unique culture of the Khmer community in Bac Lieu .

These days, people in areas with large Khmer populations are celebrating with great enthusiasm. In keeping with the vibrant colors of the Chôl-chnăm-thmây New Year, Khmer temples are beautifully decorated to welcome Buddhists and people from other ethnic groups to share in the festivities (photo 1 ). In keeping with traditional customs, many families have personally made their own traditional cakes to preserve their family traditions and offer them to their ancestors (photo 2).

During the Lunar New Year, Khmer people of all ages dress in their finest clothes to visit temples and worship Buddha. Each household brings rice, cakes, and fruits to offer to the monks and participates in chanting and sermons to express gratitude to those who prepared the food and to pray for the souls of the deceased (photo 3). Looking forward to a bright new year, the sand mound building ceremony and the Buddha bathing ceremony demonstrate the devotion of Buddhists to Buddha and the deities, hoping for blessings for peace in the villages and a prosperous and happy life for the people (photos 4 and 5) .

Along with the solemn ceremony, the traditional Chôl-chnăm-thmây New Year also features a vibrant festival with cultural performances, activities, and folk games… creating a joyful atmosphere among the Khmer people (photo 6) .

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Source: https://www.baobaclieu.vn/van-hoa-nghe-thuat/ruc-ro-sac-mau-tet-chol-chnam-thmay-100202.html