Sea Festival

On December 31, 2011, Cambodia held its first-ever Sea Festival and New Year's Countdown at O'Chheuteal, the most popular beach in Preah Sihanouk coastal region, some 230 kilometers southwest of Phnom Penh.

There's also a Food Festival and an Exhibition of Tourism Development Projects. Beach and water sport activities, as well as a live concert and fireworks to ring in the New Year, are among the other activities planned. The events, which were co-organized by the Ministry of Tourist and the Preah Sihanouk authorities, are aimed at increasing awareness of Cambodia's beach tourism potential. The Sea Festival and the New Year's countdown are projected to attract at least 50,000 people.

You may watch a variety of exciting beach and water sports events, cultural performances, fireworks displays, and even Khmer kickboxing during the Sea Festival. The Sea Festival was founded in 2011 to encourage tourism on Cambodia's beaches and to commemorate the country's inclusion in the 1,000 Most Beautiful Bays in the World list. The event, which is held every year in one of the four coastal provinces, allows the host province greater opportunities to showcase each of its distinct charms.

Location: Preah Sihanouk province