Stung Trang District Hosts Joyful Boat Race During Pchum Ben Festival, Plans Expansion
Stung Trang District in Kampong Cham, Cambodia, held a traditional 'Tong Goan' boat race on October 11 during the Pchum Ben festival. Fifteen teams participated, drawing tens of thousands of local residents. Organizers plan to expand the event in the coming years to further promote cultural heritage and local engagement.
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