暹粒新年庆祝活动中的星形灯笼（Kom Pkay）

**Kom Pkay Light Up Khmer New Year Festivities in Siem Reap Kom Pkay, or star lanterns, are a cherished part of Khmer New Year, known locally as Choul Chnam Thmey, where they serve as vibrant decorative items during the celebrations. These star-shaped lanterns, adorned with brightly colored covers, are widely purchased by locals in the lead-up to the New Year. Photos captured at Wat Bo show vendors selling Kom Pkay in a variety of sizes and colors. Some lanterns are crafted using traditional Khmer scarves, known as Krama, while others feature designs inspired by the colors of the Cambodian flag.** ** Photos and text Iv Phanith** **Follow us on: **[**Facebook**](https://www.facebook.com/CambodianessTTN/)** **[**X**](https://www.facebook.com/CambodianessTTN/)** **[**Telegram**](http://t.me/cambodianess)** **[**Instagram**](http://instagram.com/cambodianess)** **[**Linkedin**](http://linkedin.com/company/cambodianess)** **[**Youtube**](https://www.youtube.com/@cambodianess)** **[**Threads**](https://www.threads.net/@cambodianess)** **[**Tiktok**](https://www.tiktok.com/@cambodianess?_t=8nCThfAFnvj&_r=1)