Kampong Speu Province Holds Salak Phut Ceremony for Rainy Season Monks
In Cambodia's Kampong Speu province, local leaders and citizens participated in a 'Salak Phut' ceremony, offering robes and food to monks observing the rainy season retreat (Vassa). The event upholds Buddhist tradition, aiming to support the monastic community and promote Buddhism.
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