Cambodia Major Public Holidays:
January 7- Victory from Geneocide day (Celebrated to commemorate being free from rein of Khmer Rouge)
April 13-15 or 14-16- Cambodian New Year (Considered most important festival in Cambodia)
November 9- Independence day (Celebrates freedom from France in 1953)
November 10-12- Water Festival (Celebrates end of monsoon season)
These are the major stated holidays in Cambodia. As with the United States, there are a number of other holidays also celebrated (such as Chinese New Year). These are the biggest holidays in Cambodia and below you will see the biggest holidays in India.
India Major Public Holidays:
January 26- Republic Day (Commemorates the Constitution of India signing in 1935)
August 15- Independence Day (Celebrates the freedom from Britian in 1947)
October 2- Mahatma Gandhi's Birthday (Celebrates the "Father of India")
All other in India are based upon religious beliefs. They celebrate all other holidays of different religions as well. The major religions are Buddism, Christianity and Hindu.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_holidays_in_India
http://sgholiday.com/2010/05/cambodia-public-holidays-2011-calendar/
Dominick, you mentioned that you also knew of the reason for the three names which I see is noticed in this chapter by the ESL teacher. Could you explain the three names? I am curious.
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Generally, the name is a surname added onto the families last name. It is similar to a middle name in Western European cultures execept that it is connected to the last name and used to identify the individual. It is a name many Asians are proud of and very offended if the name is ignored. I hope it makes sense between the way I explained it and the website below.
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