The Ooc Om Bok Festival 2023, featuring Ngo boat racing, is scheduled to occur in Soc Trang province from 25 to 27 November. This event, blending culture and sports, serves as a vibrant showcase of community spirit and holds significant cultural significance for the Khmer ethnic community. Introduction to Ooc Om Bok Festival Ooc Om Bok stands as one of the three key festivals, alongside Sene Dolta and Chol Chnam Thmay, observed annually by the Khmer people. Timed to coincide with the full moon in the 10th lunar month, this festival marks the transition from the rainy season to the dry season, symbolizing the shift from the growing season to the harvest season. The enchanting Ooc Om Bok festival, dedicated to honoring the Moon, is set to grace at Soc Trang province in the Mekong Delta. This vibrant celebration serves as a tribute to the rich cultural heritage of the local Khmer ethnic community while concurrently fostering tourism, fortifying tourism infrastructure, and cultivating a heightened public consciousness regarding tourism development. For the Khmer community, the Moon is revered as a deity holding sway over the weather and agricultural cycles throughout the year. During Ooc Om Bok festival, heartfelt offerings of farm products are made as expressions of gratitude for the benevolent weather and the bountiful harvest bestowed by the Moon god. It's a poignant celebration that not only underscores cultural reverence but also serves as a heartfelt expression of gratitude for the blessings of favorable weather and agricultural prosperity. Highlights of Ooc Om Bok Festival 2023 The 2023 Ooc Om Bok Festival - Boat racing in Soc Trang province has the theme "Soc Trang - Aspiration to Reach Far". The opening program will take place on the evening of November 25, 2023, at the outdoor stage at Bach Dang Square,
The Ooc Om Bok Festival 2023, featuring Ngo boat racing, is scheduled to occur in Soc Trang province from 25 to 27 November. This event, blending culture and sports, serves as a vibrant showcase of community spirit and holds significant cultural significance for the Khmer ethnic community.
