(VOVworld) - 10,000 security forces will be deployed in Phnom Penh to ensure security and public order during the Water Festival from November 5 to 7. Governor of Phnom Penh Municipality Pa Socheatevong said the City Hall will use all means to ensure security and safety for visitors during the festival.
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The Water festival is the largest annual festival in Cambodia.
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The Water Festival, which marks the Tonle Sap River's annual change of direction, is the largest annual festival in Cambodia. The festival’s highlight is a boat racing on the Tonle Sap River. Around 3 million Cambodians, mainly from rural areas, will gather in Phnom Penh to enjoy the festival.