On the morning of October 15, 2026, the Preah Sihanouk Provincial Administration held a ceremony to pay tribute to the sacred spirit and invited monks of both sects to perform a bantukol (alms-offering) ceremony dedicated to His Majesty Preah Bat Samdech Preah Norodom Sihanouk, Preah Moha Vikuraksat, Preah Vor Reach Borom Neyok Reachpikaray Boromneat Teuk Dei, and Khmer national unity, "Preah Borom Reachneat Akotdech," on the occasion of the 14th anniversary of His Majesty's passing into the Kingdom of Nirvana.
The ceremony was presided over by the Provincial Chief Monk and attended by monks from across the province, His Excellency Vong Phanat, Chairman of the Provincial Council, His Excellency Mang Sineth, Governor of the Provincial Administration, along with numerous civil servants.
Preah Borom Reachneat Akotdech passed into Nirvana on October 15, 2012, at the age of 90. His Majesty dedicated his royal body and intellect to the cause of national independence, territorial integrity, national reconciliation, and unity.
The commemoration ceremony serves to honor His Majesty's immeasurable royal grace and to express profound gratitude, reverence, and eternal remembrance of His Majesty's boundless compassion for the Khmer nation, religion, and people. Article by: Pai Sokhim
Photos: Lay Chandar
