Pchum Ben Festival

Pchum Ben បុណ្យភ្ជុំបិណ្ is a beautiful and meaningful Khmer ceremony and holiday that serves as a reminder for us to honor and cherish the memory of our ancestors who have passed away. This traditional practice is a testament to the importance of our roots and the impact our loved ones have had on our lives. During this time, Cambodians visit pagodas and offer food to monks to reach ancestors’ spirits and bless the living

This year, CSC will support our staff to spend time with their families during the holiday. We will close on 7 – 13 October and will re-open 16 October. We will welcome our employees and Khmer individuals in need of care on October 16th.

Author: Ellen Interlandi

Ellen, a registered nurse, and her husband Brian, an anesthesiologist, have been active volunteers at CSC since 2008. Ellen has undergraduate degrees in both Nursing and Spanish Literature, and a graduate degree in Health Management. Since 2020, Ellen has volunteered in the role of Stakeholder Relations, connecting with our generous supporters, interacting with visiting surgeons and students, and disseminating updates on Children's Surgical Centre.