Cambodian Monks Embody Generosity and Cultural Preservation During Pchum Ben Festival
During Cambodia's traditional Pchum Ben festival, Buddhist monks are actively engaged in charitable activities, distributing porridge and meals to patients and their caregivers at hospitals, as well as to the needy. This initiative goes beyond religious observance, embodying the Buddhist spirit of compassion and serving as a vital means of social contribution and cultural preservation.
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