Royal Ploughing Ceremony

The Royal Ploughing Ceremony or “Preah Reach Pithi Bonn Chrot Preah Neangkol” is one of the most significant ceremonies in Cambodia. The ritual is an ancient royal rite traditionally held in Pisak (the month of May), which marks the beginning of the rice-growing season. It is a time of the year when the dry season is over and the rainy season begins; therefore, Cambodian people start preparing their farming activities during the period.

This royal ceremony was first initiated by a Khmer king who was greatly concerned with the farming conditions and has been an annual celebration for a number of centuries. Traditionally, the ceremony is led by the King or high officials. In the recent years, the ceremony was held under the presidency of His Majesty Norodom Sihamoni, the King of Cambodia.