{"asset":"news","key":"5067","locale":"en","id":"news:5067:en","entityId":"news:5067","canonicalUrl":"https://www.kps-tv.com/en/news/detail/5067","state":"ready","title":"Giant Puppet Parade draws crowds in Siem Reap","summary":"The February 21 procession celebrated wildlife, travelling from Wat Damnak to gardens near the Royal Residence and promoting conservation through art.","body":"Siem Reap was bustling on the evening of February 21, 2026, as provincial residents and many domestic and international visitors joined and watched the 2026 Giant Puppet Parade.\nThe procession set off from Wat Damnak and headed toward the gardens near Siem Reap’s Royal Residence, with elaborate arrangements bringing enjoyment to spectators.\nThis year’s event, themed “Wild Parade!”, celebrated and raised awareness of Cambodia’s remarkable wildlife, from familiar animals to rare and endangered species.\nThe 2026 giant puppets represented: 1. Eld’s deer; 2. white pigeon; 3. hairy-nosed otter; 4. Asian elephant; 5. yellow-cheeked gibbon; 6. firefly; 7. Cardamom marbled gecko; 8. great hornbill.\nBeyond entertainment, the event educated the public about conserving natural resources and wildlife, helping preserve the country’s natural heritage for future generations.\nBy KPS99TV.","contentScope":"full","proof":{"publishedSourceRevision":"1","publishedWorkingVersionId":"14903","languageVersionId":"10539","visibilityVersion":"2","versionToken":"a1.oHHIb2dx2u438X-Fh0CLsKQhPqoqy8aa7oPz_2ZJwaY"},"availableLocales":["zh","en","km"],"attributes":{"sourceLocale":"km","translationKind":"machine","nodeId":"12","authorText":"","sourceName":"KPS99TV"},"references":[],"links":[],"publishedAt":"2026-02-22T03:03:29Z"}