Wednesday, 2 February 2011

Gearing up for Chinese New Year


Photo by: Heng Chivoan and Pha Lina

via CAAI

Wednesday, 02 February 2011 15:02 Heng Chivoan and Pha Lina

Throughout Phnom Penh people are preparing for the Chinese New Year which kicks off tomorrow. Chinese New Year is the longest and most important festivity in the Chinese Lunisolar Calendar. Top left: A rabbit and lanterns are displayed for sale near Olympic Stadium. Bottom left: Performers practice at Olympic Stadium. Centre: A girl examines pussy willow, a traditional home decoration during the holiday. Right: butchers in Phnom Penh’s Prampi Makara district slaughter piglets that are to be barbecued for Chinese New Year.

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