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01/05
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His Majesty King Norodom Sihamoni arrives in the Meru Field to preside the Royal Ploughing Ceremony.
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03/05
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"Sdech Meak", His Majesty's representative, pays his respects as he ploughs pass the official tribune.
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04/05
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The Royal Oxen are presented with bowls containing different food. Depending on what they choose, predictions are made on the next harvest. This year, they chose corn and beans. One of the oxen also ate grass, which might indicate a risk of disease.
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05/05
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Brahmans interpret the choice of the royal oxen and present their findings to the crowd.
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A ceremony is held to foresee the year's harvest. A representative of King Norodom Sihamoni ploughs a symbolic field. Then two oxen are presented with bowls of food. Their choice of food will determine if harvest is good or bad for the coming year.
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