New Years Game Day

One of the highlights of the New Years is the various events that go on all over the city. Wat Damnak, aka my office also hosted a few traditional games day in which a variety were played and MC-ed by the monks. It's a great way to bring the community together both locals and tourists. And of course, there's lots of dancing in between!

Cambodian version of a piñata! Instead of a paper mache, they're clay pots!

Money and candy inside :)

French guy being suave

Fruit offerings

Special New Years Buddha altar

Ceremonial mounds. Believe it of not, it took the monks 3 days to make! It's made with extreme precision

Participants have to suck in water from a bucket and fill the water bottles up!

The monks are not allowed to participate in the games but they were having a blast as MCs!

Apple eating game

Bean bag race

Boys vs girls, traditional rock throwing game