Prey Veng Kathin ceremony raises over 22 million riel for pagoda
Local donations help build temple halls and monk quarters, showing how Kathin fundraising works in Cambodia today.
Monday 2 November · 20:18 · 1 min read
In 30 seconds
- Spong Sarat, chairman of the Prey Veng provincial party committee, joined a Kathin ceremony on November 1, 2026. [1]
- The ceremony raised a total of 22,870,000 riel for building work at Tropeang Pring pagoda, also called Thmey Seri Oudom. [1]
- The money will go to halls, monks' quarters and other facilities to support Buddhist study and practice. [1]
What happened
On November 1, 2026, Spong Sarat and colleagues joined a Kathin merit-making ceremony in Svay Antor district. Donors from the temple community and the public gave a total of 22,870,000 riel. The source says the funds will pay for buildings and other improvements at the pagoda.
Why it matters
For people in Prey Veng, the funds support local temple facilities used for religious study and community events. The report does not describe any wider effect beyond the pagoda.
Background
Kathin is a merit-making ceremony held in a set period of the Buddhist calendar, from the 1st waning day of Asoch to the 15th waxing day of Kattik. The period lasts only 29 days a year, and each pagoda may receive a Kathin only once.
Key terms
- Kathin
- A Buddhist ceremony where lay people offer robes and gifts to monks during a set period of the year.
- Riel
- The official currency of Cambodia.
Sources (1)
[1] Fresh News លោក ស្បោង សារ៉ាត ដឹកនាំពិធីបុណ្យកឋិនទានប្រមូលបច្ច័យបានជាង ២២លានរៀល ដើម្បីកសាងសមិទ្ធផលក្នុងវត្តត្រពាំងព្រីង ខេត្តព្រៃវែង 2 Nov Read originalWas this explainer clear?
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