塔科马Chantarangsey寺庙迎接2026年柬埔寨新年

**Chantarangsey Pagoda in Tacoma Prepares to Welcome Khmer New Year 2026 TACOMA, Washington State, U.S. — The stage is set as Khmer New Year once again leads Cambodian Americans to come together as a big family in the spirit of the season. The praying hall is prepared and the outdoor gathering tents are raised. The kitchen turns lively with the scent of Khmer traditional foods and the chattering of local dialects. Venerable Maha Rim Sangkhemara, head monk of the pagoda, explained during an interview that over the next couple of weeks, Chantarangsey pagoda will host a number of religious and traditional events such as blessing ceremonies, folk games, alms givings, and Lbokator martial art performances. As many people living in the area are busy on weekdays, the major ceremonial events are usually conducted on weekends, he said. Rather than a rigid and timely session of events, the ceremonies in Tacoma city are programmed in a practical way to accommodate the community members’ working schedules.**