Cambodian media reported that, on the morning of September 22, Senate President Hun Sen and his wife joined family members, government officials and Buddhist worshippers at the Phnom Penh pagoda named in the Chinese source as 占卜克艾 for traditional Pchum Ben observances.
The couple led their family in presenting offerings and supplies to monks, taking part in almsgiving and rites transferring merit to deceased relatives and ancestors, especially those who died defending the country.
Pchum Ben is one of Cambodia’s most important Buddhist festivals. This year, observances ran from September 8 to 21, with the main day on September 22. Buddhists traditionally visit pagodas with family to honour ancestors and dedicate merit. Hun Sen and his wife have long attended such activities, reflecting their regard for Buddhist traditions and national culture.
Hun Sen prayed that the merit accumulated through offerings and observances would bring peace and stability to the country and its people.
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