Special Events

Cambodia Water Festival

The Cambodia Water Festival or ‘Bon Om Tuk’ in Khmer is the largest festival in the
Cambodian calendar and an amazing sight to behold! The 3-day Water Festival in Phnom Penh is of great significance as it
celebrates the end of the rainy season, the start of the fishing season, and also the unique natural phenomenon - the flow of
the Tonle Sap river changing direction! And not only this, the Cambodia Water Festival also coincides with the full moon of
the Buddhist calendar month of Kadeuk, this full moon is traditionally a good omen promising a bountiful harvest.

The Water Festival is truly a national event, many villagers throughout the country have spent almost
a full year preparing their villages boat – elaborately and brightly decorated dug out canoes with large eyes on the prows to ward
off evil spirits. Thousand of Khmers descend on Phnom Penh over the three days to watch the races and cheer on their villages boat,
which can be up to 20 meters long and contain up to 60 oarsmen, frantically paddling and chanting as the do battle in highly competitive
races. The origins of the Water Festival dates back to the powerful navy of King Jayavarman II, the 9th century founder of the great
Angkorian Empire, and the main purpose is to make the god of the river happy so he will provide many fish and the rice crop will be plentiful.

During this time Phnom Penh takes on a carnival atmosphere, and as well as the river banks being lined with
exuberant spectators there are also live concerts, hundreds of food stands, games of chance, fair rides, and at night fireworks light up
the sky and people dance in the street. This truly is Cambodia’s Mardi Gras!
After an action packed 4 days in Phnom Penh you will fly to Siem Reap where you will spend 4 days in much calmer, serener surroundings
exploring the incredible Angkor Wat temples – the heart of King Jayavarman II’s Empire.

“RELIVE ANGKOR”

“Within these very walls, under these very same starlit skies, once in ancient times, Jayavarman VII, acclaimed as one of the greatest
Khmer kings dined with his entourage while beautiful Apsaras dance to a music so haunting, so distant, as ageless as the very temples
of Angkor. Welcome to the Terrace of the Leper King. For you, we have prepared to a true heritage dining experience…tonight,
we “relive Angkor .”

The Angkor Century Resort & Spa is proud to offer “Relive Angkor,” a very special
“al fresco” dinner show set at the inner-court of the 11 th Century Terrace of the Leper King within the Angkor Thom Compound
in Siem Reap, Cambodia. Be enthralled by a forty five (45) minute rendition of select dances from the “Ramayana,” the famed-Hindu
epic love-story of Rama and Sita. Murals about which decorate the walls of some Khmer temples including the Angkor Wat. Especially
lighted bass-relief of Apsaras, goddesses and spirits, hand-carved on the terrace walls by ancient Khmers, will serve as stage backdrop.

Started from November 2006 to March 2007, show dates are as follows:
 November 17 and 24, 2006
 December 8, 15 and 22, 2006
 January 12, 19 and 26, 2007
 February 9, 16 and 23, 2007
 March 9, 16 and 23, 2007

       Theater gates will open at 6:00 pm. Royal Khmer Dinner will be served promptly at 7:00 pm , while show starts at 7:30 pm for each
designated evening. Strictly semi-formal attire. Tickets for the dinner-dance show are at US$100.00 for Balcony and US$110.00 for
Orchestra Seats. Temple fee for the night is already included. Souvenir Program will be provided on complimentary.
For show and ticket inquiries, please contact us: (855 – 63) 761 632 or email: info@traveltocambodias.com

Angkor Wat Half Marathon 2007

The Angkor Wat Half Marathon: keen marathon runner, or just enjoy fun-running through inspiring scenery for
a good cause? If yes to either of these then the Angkor Wat International Half Marathon (now celebrating its 12th anniversary), around
the fascinating, impressive, Angkor Wat temples is a must! Asia Adventures has put together an exciting 6 day package which will allow
you to fully appreciate the wonderful temples, take a cruise on South East Asia’s largest freshwater lake, and discover the charming capital
city of Phnom Penh – as well as running the Marathon of course!

We fully understand that before and after such a run a certain amount of pampering is required. As such we have negotiated excellent rates
with various hotels in Siem Reap which are quiet, comfortable, air conditioned, have a refreshing pool, and in-house massage services.

And don’t forget, the Angkor Wat Marathon is both a serious and a fun event, so the whole family can take part.
There are various categories: the Half Marathon (21km) for men and women 16+; the 10km Fun Run for men and women 16+; the 5km
Fun Run for women only (any age); and the 4km Family Fun Run. As for the good cause, part of your Marathon entrance fee goes towards
helping Cambodian land-mine victims. Our Angkor Wat Half Marathon package offers an excellent choice for marathon runners to experience
a small slice of wonderful Cambodia.