Paper Boat Folding

Bon Om Touk is a Cambodian Water festival, first celebrated in the 12th century around the time of Angkorian King Jayavarman VII. It ushered in the fishing season, makes the gods happy and secured a good harvest. There are carvings at Bayon Temple, at Baneay Chmear that show naval battles similar to present day celebration. Today in Cambodia, it is a three day festival of boat racing, evening boat parades, carnival rides, fireworks and traditional music and performance.

Join community volunteers on the second floor who will show you how to fold a paper boat and share the history of the event.