Kampong Cham Province Organizes Post-Vassa Boat Race and Five-Day Exhibition
Kampong Cham Province will host a boat race on October 26th to mark the end of the Vassa (rainy season). Approximately 80 boats from Takeo, Tboung Khmum, and Kratié provinces will participate, alongside a five-day exhibition. This was announced by Governor Un Chan Da during a meeting with civil servants, aiming to promote regional culture and economic activity.
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