Accra:The Pchum Ben Festival concluded on Monday, recording 2.16 million tourist trips nationwide, according to a report from the Ministry of Tourism.
According to Agence Kampuchea Presse, the three-day holiday from October 10-12 saw both domestic and international tourists making trips across Cambodia. The total number of tourist trips represents a 0.8 percent increase compared to the same period last year, with foreign visitors accounting for 24,343 of the total.
Siem Reap province attracted the highest number of visitors, with 256,715 people. Other popular destinations included Kampot with 224,860 visitors, Preah Sihanouk with 195,994, Kampong Chhnang with 168,016, and Kampong Cham with 165,272.
The Pchum Ben Festival, also known as the Festival for the Dead, is an important cultural and religious event in Cambodia. It serves as a profound expression of Khmer identity, uniting faith, family, and community while honoring the memory of past generations.