Southeast Asia Information Port (www.dnyxxg.com) – To celebrate the Cambodian New Year, the Phnom Penh Municipality held the "2025 Wat Phnom Songkran Festival" from April 14th to 16th at the historic Wat Phnom. The event was a resounding success, attracting nearly 3 million domestic and international tourists.
Phnom Penh Municipality spokesperson, Ms. De Sopheak, stated that the Songkran celebrations were a tremendous success, showcasing the charm of Cambodian traditional culture and the vibrant energy of Phnom Penh. She said that the first day attracted approximately 480,000 tourists, rising to 800,000 on the second day, and reaching 1.5 million on the final day.
Ms. De Sopheak emphasized that the Phnom Penh Municipality attached great importance to the Songkran celebrations, making meticulous plans and arrangements to create a joyful, peaceful, and safe festive atmosphere for citizens and tourists. The diverse and engaging celebrations not only promoted Cambodian traditional culture but also injected new vitality into Phnom Penh's tourism industry.
The successful conclusion of the "2025 Wat Phnom Songkran Festival" not only left deep and wonderful memories for tourists from home and abroad, but also further enhanced Phnom Penh's international reputation and prestige. The Phnom Penh Municipal Government expresses its heartfelt gratitude to all participants and staff, and looks forward to hosting more exciting cultural events in the future to promote Cambodia's cultural prosperity and tourism development.
