256 Boats To Compete in Upcoming Water Festival
AKP Phnom Penh, November 04, 2016 –
Some 256 boats of more than 16,000 rowers from across Cambodia will compete in the Water Festival to be celebrated this year on Nov. 13-15.
Decorative lighted boats from different public institutions and fireworks are held at night after the boat racing in the three-day festival.
Last year, the boat racing was cancelled due to low level of water and drought. But this year’s water level at Chaktomuk River, in front of the Royal Palace, the site for boat racing, is forecast to be around 6.20 metres during the Water Festival Days – making it most convenient for the traditional celebration.
Broadcasted live by the National Television of Kampuchea (TVK) and the Radio National of Kampuchea (RNK), the annual event will take place under the royal presidency of His Majesty Norodom Sihamoni, King of Cambodia.
By So Sophavy
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