Cambodia Urges Simplicity for Kathina Festival, Easing Burden on Devotees
Cambodia's Minister of Cults and Religion, Chay Borin, has encouraged simple and economical preparations for the upcoming Kathina festival, aiming to alleviate financial burdens on devotees and uphold the true spirit of Buddhism.
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