Preah Sihanouk — On the morning of August 1, 2026, Brigadier General ហេង ប៊ុនទី, Commander of the Preah Sihanouk Provincial Military Police, attended a Buddhist Lent candle offering ceremony and brought offerings and donations for monks observing the rains retreat at three pagodas in Sihanoukville.
The occasion also included the presentation of donations to pupils of Ou Tres Primary School to encourage their studies and help improve the well-being of students in the community.
The ceremony was presided over by សេង សុមេត្តា, Secretary of State at the Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction and Head of the Royal Government’s working group for Sihanoukville. Leaders, local authorities, armed forces personnel, monks, teachers and a large number of residents attended.
The offering of Buddhist Lent candles is a cherished Buddhist tradition that Cambodian people observe every year to support monks during the rains retreat. Assistance for students also reflects attention to education and human resource development, which form a foundation for the country’s sustainable development. By: Pai Sokhim
