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Man speaking in Khmer at the main pavilion of Khmer New Year while another man uncoils rope to be used for a tug-of-war competition.

Hao Hou, attends Watt Munisotaram once or twice a year.

A woman volunteer decorating the doorways for Khmer New Year.

Monks blessing and handing out bracelets for good luck in the New Year to people waiting in line in the upper sanctuary.

The view when first entering the main part of the lower sanctuary. In the foreground, a group of volunteers works on Khmer New Year decorations and in the background, a group of women practice chanting in Khmer.

An ATV drives a wagon full of kids on a hay ride during Khmer New Year.

Donation pit in the center of the lower sanctuary where people can put money as an offering.

4 Buddhas with different mudras. The center one is Dhyana (meditation), the left one is Dharmachakra (teaching), and the one on the right is Abhaya (no fear). The mudra not pictured is the “forgiveness” mudra.

Infographic about Cambodian Immigration to the U.S. and Theravada Buddhism