Reference :
V-P-KH-E-00431
Date :
10/2017
Caption :
Beanteay Meanchey province, Thmar Pouk district, New village. A family is reunited by the ICRC after 43 years apart.
Confidentiality level :
public
Publication restrictions :
publication without restrictions
Description :
The family performs a Srong Peah or the Mutch Taek Oy Mae ceremony. It aims to ask for forgiveness from mother, it is a cleansing ceremony for washing away sins of the past and for wishing the elders good health. This is normally done once a year during Khmer new year.
Original material :
digital
Resolution :
4288x2848
Orientation :
landscape
Colour/B&W :
colour