By The University of Cambodia Student Senate
On Sunday, April 6th, 2015, the University of Cambodia Student Senate (UCSS) celebrated Khmer New Year with a ceremony at the University of Cambodia. The event was held with the intention of bringing UC students and staff together as family to celebrate the upcoming Khmer New Year, as well as promote Khmerculture.
In the past, the University of Cambodia would celebrate Khmer New Year from sunrise to sunset with a ceremony lasting all day. However, this year, the event didn’t officially start until 3pm. The ceremony was opened with Buddhist monks praying to ensure good luck, happiness and prosperity for the university; which was held under the honor of H.E. Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, President of the University of Cambodia. Many students, staff, and faculty members attended the ceremony and joined in the blessing of the university.
After the blessing ceremony, the traditional games began. Students played many games outside, including: Chol Chhoung, Leak Kanseng, Klaeng Chhab Kon Moin and many others. There were also 11 stands selling all sorts of food, drinks, books and t-shirts. UCSS also had a stand where they sold t-shirts and flowers, in
which 100% of the profits went to Kantha Bopha Hospital.
