Cambodia Royal Astrologer Predicts Abundant Crops

Posted: 27th May 2005

Royal Oxen use during during the Royal Plowing Ceremony in Phnom Penh in May 26, 2005

Phnom Penh (C.S.C): Cambodian’s royal sooth sayer predicted plentiful harvest and heavy rain for the country at an annual ceremony on Thursday, after two scared oxen ate from symbolic bowls of rice (90%), beans (95%), and corns (95%). Pair of royal oxen is also presented golden bowls containing corn, beans, grass, rice, sesame, water, and rice wine. Thousand of people gathered at the Veal Men Park in front of Phnom Penh’s national museum near royal palace to watch officials in the traditional costumes lead the bulls as they plowed in a circle.

In this special event, King Norodom Sihamony had presided over in the tradional ceremony. Prime Minister Hun Sen, President of National Assembly Prince Norodom Ranaridh, and senat President Chea Sim were not present. Notice that this ceremony has closely involved with the Buddhist and Hindu religions.

Article Source: Catholic Social Communication--C.S.C