Pchum Ben – September 24 Archives

Pchum Ben Day – September 24, 2022 history significance why we celebrate Pchum Ben, which falls on the 15th day of the 10th Khmer month, begins on September 24 this year and marks the start of a 15 day religious festival in Cambodia. The Cambodian buddhists believe that every year the souls of their ancestors are released for 15 days. Pchum Ben marks the start of the journey of souls to purgatory, that in-between place that is neither heaven nor hell. The course of their journey will be decided by…