Lerng Meak Celebration of Communities in Angkor Area

AKP Phnom Penh, February 04, 2025 --

Communities around the Angkor area in Siem Reap province have preserved the traditional celebration of the locally called Lerng Meak or Lerng Neak Ta—a cultural event marking the conclusion of the farming season.

The APSARA National Authority shared the important celebration in its news release late last week.

On a designated day in the Khmer calendar, which falls between January and February, multiple villages in the Angkor area gather at their respective local location of ancestral significance to celebrate the event.

It means to worship ancestors and seek their blessings for good health, adequate rainfall for the next farming, and fertile land for abundant crops, according to the release.

The celebration could be slightly different in terms of its contents in different communities, reflecting unique customs, lifestyles, and practices passed down through generations.

By Phal Sophanith