According to a Tourism Ministry notice, the tenth River Festival was scheduled for March 27–29, 2026, in Kratie province, with accompanying activities including:
1. Almsgiving to monks and dedication of merit to Khmer ancestors, soldiers and all armed forces personnel who died defending the nation, territory and people.
2. A Kratie bamboo sticky-rice cooking programme expressing gratitude to soldiers and armed forces and solidarity with people displaced by fighting.
3. Releasing fish into the river to support life and aquatic biodiversity, alongside prayers for Cambodians to live in peace.
4. Arts performances showcasing Kratie’s customs and tourism potential, together with concerts.
5. Exhibitions of tourism achievements, a food and beverage festival, trade displays, agritourism and local products, and presentations of Kratie’s development achievements and projects.
6. Various public-participation tourism sports activities.
7. Floating-light ceremonies and other entertainment.
By Lay Kol.
