Cambodian villagers honor guardian spirits to pray for rain and good fortune
Cambodian villagers held a colorful ceremony to honor their guardian spirits, praying for rain and prosperity. The annual 'He Neak Ta' ritual, which has been celebrated for centuries, coincides with the rice planting season. Participants dressed in traditional attire and performed rituals to invoke good fortune and adequate rainfall for their crops.
- ▪Hundreds of villagers in Phum Boeung participated in the He Neak Ta ceremony to pray for rain and good fortune.
- ▪The ritual reflects a blend of Buddhism and animism, showcasing the villagers' faith in guardian spirits.
- ▪Participants dressed in traditional clothing and performed dances while offering food and prayers at the spirit's shrine.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onCambodian villagers honor guardian spirits to pray for rain and good fortuneHundreds of Cambodian villagers have honored their guardian spirits with a colorful ceremony to pray for good fortune, rain and prosperityBySOPHENG CHEANG Associated PressMay 21, 2026, 2:20 AM1:43A man with a ghost painting takes part in a ceremony to invoke rain amid the rice planting season in Pring Ka-ek village, northwest of Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Thursday, May 21, 2026.
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