Siem reap: The 3rd Angkor Dictation Competition will take place on Jan. 18, 2026, at the western causeway of Angkor Wat Temple with record participation. Organisers have confirmed a record-breaking 1,860 participants from across the country, marking a significant increase from previous years.
According to Agence Kampuchea Presse, H.E. Lim Bunhok, Co-founder and Organiser of the Angkor Dictation Competition, stated on Jan. 3 that this year's competition will be held with participants ranging in age from as young as five to as old as 82, including foreign participants.
The Angkor Dictation Competition is a meaningful initiative that contributes to the promotion of Khmer literature. Holding the event on the causeway in front of Angkor Wat is especially appropriate, as Angkor is a national symbol. The competition also serves as a reminder and motivation for Cambodian citizens to engage in preserving Khmer literature.