Record numbers attend Takhmao Water Festival

More than 200,000 people showed up for the two-day Water Festival held in Kandal province’s Takhmao City. It was the biggest gathering in the province post-Covid pandemic and saw the participation of some 5,000 rowers as 92 long boat teams. The finals of the long boat races were held yesterday and presided over by Prime Minister Hun Sen.

Boat teams came from Kandal, Phnom Penh, Kampong Chhnang, Kampong Chham, Takeo, and Prey Veng provinces, as well as pagodas that were sponsored by companies, and philanthropists. The Ministry of Labour also entered a team for the 1,700-metre races that started at 12.30 pm until evening. Kandal boat races spokesman Chap Vanny said yesterday said the the races saw a record number of people attending.

“We have stalls and booths selling wares and food and concerts. We also had a firework show and it brought much fun to the people. “Even though the weather was hot, people enjoyed themselves watching the boat competition along the river bank with umbrellas and hats. “Police, medical teams, and cleaners were deployed to keep the good order of the event.

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