Nov 20, 2010
AFP
PHNOM PENH - CROWDS thronged a Phnom Penh lake on Saturday as Cambodia began its annual Water Festival celebrations with colourful dragon boat races.
More than two million visitors from across the country are expected to flock to the capital for three days of festivities, with boat races on the Tonle Sap lake, fireworks and parades.
This year 420 brightly coloured boats, with nearly 28,000 rowers, are lined up to take part, according to an official from the Committee for National and International Festivals.
'When I see many people like this, I am so happy,' said Bun Chhiv Meang, 59, who said visiting the festival made a welcome change from his job as a farmer.
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