Preah Sihanouk:Cambodia is set to host the 12th Sea Festival from December 18 to 20, 2026, in Preah Sihanouk province. The event will revolve around the theme 'The Value of the Sea Blue Economy Linked to the Sustainability and Biodiversity of Cambodia's Coastal Zone,' as announced by the Ministry of Tourism.
According to Agence Kampuchea Presse, the three-day national event will be presided over by Prime Minister Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet and First Lady Lok Chumteav Dr. Pich Chanmony Hun Manet. Organized by the Ministry of Tourism, in collaboration with the Preah Sihanouk Provincial Administration, line ministries, and private sector partners, the festival aims to highlight Cambodia's coastal tourism potential, promote sustainable marine conservation, improve hospitality service quality, and support authentic Khmer products.
High-profile dignitaries, including leaders and members of the Senate, the National Assembly, and the Royal Government, are expected to attend. Delegates from the Most Beautiful Bays in the World Club, foreign diplomatic missions, capital and provincial administrations, development partners, tourism associations, tour operators, and content creators will also participate.
The Inter-Ministerial Committee has planned a variety of activities to mark the occasion. These include art performances celebrating coastal traditions, mass concerts, fireworks displays, a nighttime lantern procession, workshops, food competitions, and photo contests. Exhibitions will showcase achievements by ministries, local administrations, and coastal development projects, alongside trade and culinary booths.
The festival will feature numerous sports events such as water sports, beach sports, kite-flying competitions, and tug-of-war. Conservation and spiritual initiatives will include a 'One Tourist, One Tree' mangrove planting program, crab and sea turtle releases, and an alms-offering ceremony honoring fallen heroes of the armed forces.
The Ministry of Tourism extends an open invitation to both national and international visitors, encouraging public participation in the spirit of 'Tourism for All, All for Tourism'.