Our FIRST ever WATER FESTIVAL in Cambodia! SIEM REAP Bon Om Touk 2023!

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  • Опубліковано 9 лис 2024

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  • @CamboSpaceandScienceOfficial
    @CamboSpaceandScienceOfficial 11 місяців тому +7

    You did a great coverage. Thanks a lot for visiting Cambodia!

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  11 місяців тому +2

      Thanks for watching and commenting 🙂

    • @CamboSpaceandScienceOfficial
      @CamboSpaceandScienceOfficial 11 місяців тому +2

      And I already subscribed your channel. Waiting for more videos like this. @@ForRiel

  • @oeunok8308
    @oeunok8308 11 місяців тому +3

    Cambodia ❤❤ you

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  11 місяців тому +1

      And we 💜❤💚 it!!!!

  • @HengRatanak-p4e
    @HengRatanak-p4e 11 місяців тому +5

    Welcome to Cambodia ❤️💙🇰🇭

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  11 місяців тому +2

      Thanks 😊

  • @Hometalk36
    @Hometalk36 11 місяців тому +4

    welcome to cambodai WATER FESTIVAL

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  11 місяців тому

      We 😍Cambodia 🇰🇭

  • @wrt8883
    @wrt8883 11 місяців тому +3

    Look fun and a lot people in joy the festival.

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  11 місяців тому +1

      It sure was, highly recommend it 🤩

  • @saroth369
    @saroth369 11 місяців тому +3

    happy water festival ( bun om tuk) love from Phnom Penh

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  11 місяців тому +2

      Same to you! 🥳

  • @sukikom2259
    @sukikom2259 11 місяців тому +7

    Looks like a lot of fun and foods

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  11 місяців тому +4

      Yes on both accounts 👏

  • @heinerpetersen6778
    @heinerpetersen6778 11 місяців тому +8

    Love you for this one! This year I come in February but next year I will not miss again!

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  11 місяців тому +4

      See you then.

  • @vintagefoodfarm
    @vintagefoodfarm 11 місяців тому +5

    what a special day! it's making me emotional lol🥰🇰🇭

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  11 місяців тому +2

      It was such a fun event ☺

  • @SamCambodianmusicchannel1
    @SamCambodianmusicchannel1 11 місяців тому +7

    It looks like super fun! Thanks for sharing your video.

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  11 місяців тому +4

      It was! Thanks for watching 😍

  • @STEADY599
    @STEADY599 11 місяців тому +5

    Nice filming. Looks so colourful.

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  11 місяців тому +2

      Many thanks! I think SR water festival was better than PP as oi were closer to the action. Had a really nice vibe to the experience.

  • @Geoffreyboucher
    @Geoffreyboucher 11 місяців тому +4

    What a beautiful day for it and such a lovely video again,,,,😊😊😊😊😊

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  11 місяців тому +2

      Glad you enjoyed it 😊

  • @saviyou
    @saviyou 11 місяців тому +6

    Nice coverage wish I could’ve experienced this!

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  11 місяців тому +4

      Next time! You would have loved all the food 🤤

  • @sento3353
    @sento3353 11 місяців тому +5

    People so friendly ❤

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  11 місяців тому +2

      Yes they 😁

  • @JoeHalsall-p5z
    @JoeHalsall-p5z 11 місяців тому +6

    It seems like nobody has gone home food stalls everywhere and the atmosphere is still electric

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  11 місяців тому +3

      The holiday was for 4 days so they just kept going.

  • @HoengSophoan
    @HoengSophoan 11 місяців тому +4

    Thanks for sharing with us 😊

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  11 місяців тому +2

      Our pleasure 😊

  • @chadb.7456
    @chadb.7456 11 місяців тому +3

    Never been to Cambodia after 1975. Lucky you guys

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  11 місяців тому +1

      Time to come back.

  • @KunKhmerDynasty-rh8in
    @KunKhmerDynasty-rh8in 11 місяців тому +5

    I sleep at home, But I still chill and enjoy when I watch your video.😁 Have a great day in Cambodia brother❤❤

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  11 місяців тому +3

      Thanks! You too! 😇

  • @linasin1646
    @linasin1646 11 місяців тому +6

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  11 місяців тому +6

      ❤💜💙🥳

  • @NOTEHD-iw1st
    @NOTEHD-iw1st 11 місяців тому +6

    Great video which show the Water Festival in SEIM REAB province, CAMBODIA. Thanks for sharing my transitional culture. ❤

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  11 місяців тому +3

      Our pleasure! 😀

  • @heymaddo
    @heymaddo 11 місяців тому +7

    G'day Claire n Jeremy Oh my Buddha packed like a sardine can here inP/P , absolutely huge from the last time I was here enjoy , Siem Reap's water festival ,
    Catchya

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  11 місяців тому +4

      Yeah it was hectic alright! See you soon, Maddo!

  • @SteveSmith-zz4ih
    @SteveSmith-zz4ih 11 місяців тому +7

    That lady on the PA sidelines as a "Air Raid Siren", she was hitting some wild notes🙃🤣. Great atmosphere.

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  11 місяців тому +6

      Ah, I forgot to put in the subtitles, that cry is called the 'Voice of Victory'. Really spine-tingling in person, and the response of all the guys in the boats... just electric.

  • @vatanaksan4824
    @vatanaksan4824 25 днів тому +1

    It's look fun to visit there

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  24 дні тому +1

      It's full on 💦💦💦💦

  • @savethan4532
    @savethan4532 11 місяців тому +4

    ❤❤🙏🇰🇭

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  11 місяців тому

      💜❤💚🥰

  • @johnkerr7286
    @johnkerr7286 11 місяців тому +7

    Great, thank you both, wish I was there!🤩

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  11 місяців тому +4

      Next time! 🤩

  • @larslars235
    @larslars235 11 місяців тому +3

    Haha, Jeremy has an issue with balloons, what a funny remark. Great video, i get happy when i see it. Take care.

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  11 місяців тому +1

      Not all balloons, only the judging ones...🥳😜

  • @k.k.9897
    @k.k.9897 11 місяців тому +7

    I really enjoyed the video, thanks for sharing. The food looks so good and the boats are so beautiful. I'll check out Itchy now.

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  11 місяців тому +4

      Yes it was really fun.
      That's great as he knows where we live.....

  • @ourfinesthour6994
    @ourfinesthour6994 11 місяців тому +9

    A day at the races. Looks like a good time for all. 🎉

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  11 місяців тому +5

      It's a very fun event 😊 maybe go to PP next year.

  • @andrewtaylor4558
    @andrewtaylor4558 11 місяців тому +8

    It doesn’t look hot! Looks like a fun day though. ❤️

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  11 місяців тому +8

      The sun was hot, but it was really cool in the shade (not beanie weather).

  • @hoeunkhmao8291
    @hoeunkhmao8291 11 місяців тому +3

    nice 🎉 i love ya Video,thanks

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  11 місяців тому

      So nice of you 🥰

  • @mikestravelshow
    @mikestravelshow 11 місяців тому +16

    This gives me more itchy feet to get to Cambodia 🇰🇭 what a fanastic atmosphere 👏 🌟 Thanks for the coverage guys 😊

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  11 місяців тому +4

      No problem at all 😍

  • @mimibigdy1917
    @mimibigdy1917 11 місяців тому +10

    Great experience… SR is the heart and soul of Cambodia 🇰🇭, where BOTH starts by the Angkorian king, J VII.

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  11 місяців тому +4

      It sure is! ❤💜🥳

  • @sandrabackhouse4397
    @sandrabackhouse4397 11 місяців тому +6

    That looks amazing, thanks Claire and Jeb.

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  11 місяців тому +2

      Glad you enjoyed it 😊

  • @h-Sak_20
    @h-Sak_20 11 місяців тому +5

    It's so nice Cambodia 💗🤍

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  11 місяців тому +2

      Beautiful this time of year.

  • @mckayuk
    @mckayuk 11 місяців тому +7

    Cheers for uploading, my mate Dan sent a photo this morning but a video brings the vibe better. Its a miserable grey rainy day here in Germany 0°c Snow predicted for later Brrrrr

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  11 місяців тому +6

      Glad you enjoyed it, beautiful weather here.

  • @vintagefoodfarm
    @vintagefoodfarm 11 місяців тому +4

    Awesome video for riels!!! 🥰Looks so cool!!! Put some foldies out..........boom........😂

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  11 місяців тому +2

      That's the plan for next year.

  • @wow888888able
    @wow888888able 11 місяців тому +7

    The golden chairs are for visitors, tourists, expats etc… amazing experience, BOT started from the Angkorian time…

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  11 місяців тому +5

      That's so nice of them, we really didn't understand about the privilege seating. 🥰😍🤩

    • @mhouse1572
      @mhouse1572 11 місяців тому +2

      @@ForRielKhmer hospitality…

  • @RiThy-od2if
    @RiThy-od2if 11 місяців тому +3

    ❤❤❤

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  11 місяців тому

      💜❤💚😘

  • @JoeHalsall-p5z
    @JoeHalsall-p5z 11 місяців тому +4

    Just been to the river very busy and watched the fights so busy again

    • @JoeHalsall-p5z
      @JoeHalsall-p5z 11 місяців тому +2

      Did you guys make it this afternoon ??

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  11 місяців тому +2

      We missed a lot as we didn't know so much was happening😢

  • @graham8707
    @graham8707 11 місяців тому +8

    Was in Phnom Penh in 2018 for Water Festival. Just so colourful and exciting. Makes the city come alive.

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  11 місяців тому +5

      It certainly was alive. Everyone was in a fun and festive spirit ✨ 🙂

  • @playbackparrot
    @playbackparrot 11 місяців тому +16

    Both For Riel & Itchy Feet, are the light of my day! Thank you for your continuous time & effort of bringing your fans weekly content from the kingdom!

  • @r.y.s.1906
    @r.y.s.1906 11 місяців тому +14

    Wow! Awesome footage 😊! Lucky you to always get into the VIP zone.
    The water festival is my favourite event in Cambodia.
    November to February are my favourite months of the year in Cambodia.

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  11 місяців тому +2

      Was strange being let in, but it seems anyone visiting SR was allowed in. I'm unsure how they could tell the difference.....

    • @r.y.s.1906
      @r.y.s.1906 11 місяців тому +3

      @@ForRiel I just noticed that they had a section for international guests in Phnom Penh. They might had the same thing in Siem Reap.

  • @CamboTriton
    @CamboTriton 11 місяців тому +6

    Blessed to be in this part of the world at this time to experience a country’s traditional festival. It was a gas.

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  11 місяців тому +1

      It sure was a really fun time had by all, we had a great time.

  • @Paristan01
    @Paristan01 11 місяців тому +10

    They have a bigger river in PP! 😂 But I like the way they filled ours up for the festival. Should keep it that way!

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  11 місяців тому +7

      It was more intimate and fun. Had a great time.

  • @SayYes351
    @SayYes351 11 місяців тому +5

    I'm still in shock at that beanie! Siem Reap is easily the hottest place I have ever been to.

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  11 місяців тому +4

      It was cool in the shade be a beanie...... 😂

  • @countryview9899
    @countryview9899 11 місяців тому +3

    nice video

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  11 місяців тому +1

      Thanks for watching and commenting 🙂

  • @romantatts1864
    @romantatts1864 11 місяців тому +5

    Great video folks !! Thanks : you capture the fun & exciting Siem Reap riverside atmosphere of this beautiful festival / carnival very well . I heard it was the first " Water Festival " in 4 years , coz of all the Covid upheaval . Siem Reap / Angkor Wat = the heart & soul of Cambodia ❤ !!

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  11 місяців тому +3

      Our pleasure! Yes cancelled after the 2019 water festival due to Covid.

  • @Hea9lt9hy9
    @Hea9lt9hy9 11 місяців тому +10

    For Riel and Itchy need to start their own boat next year and race= true comparison… No pratit(parade of boats) but SR should have floating lanterns at night…

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  11 місяців тому +4

      They do have floating lanterns but after a the busy days and editing we missed them. But next year for sure.

  • @lomor2n
    @lomor2n 11 місяців тому +6

    Very happy for SiemReap people this year is very good one for cambodian tourism. hope that many people will come to get good experience in Cambodia. Don't forget have some Akohw Ktish at PraDak village, that is very yummy 😋

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  11 місяців тому +3

      We agree! Will give it a try some time.

  • @grahampeters7642
    @grahampeters7642 11 місяців тому +3

    What a great video loved the boats all lined up VIP 2 days in a row 😂word has got out now on your celebrity status in this town. 😂

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  11 місяців тому +2

      Legen...wait for it......dary 😎

  • @RustyLid
    @RustyLid 11 місяців тому +15

    Wonderful experience. This is turning out to be bigger than the last one in 2019. Enjoy it!

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  11 місяців тому +9

      There was so much on we will need to get some extra helpers to film next year.

    • @Charlie-phlezk
      @Charlie-phlezk 11 місяців тому +2

      I can help next year for sure! @@ForRiel

  • @Kimbuja777
    @Kimbuja777 11 місяців тому +8

    There is a lot that needs to be mentioned here.
    1) The Asian squat. I'm Khmer and I can't even do it. I'll tip over and fall. Kudos to you Claire.
    2) The weather in November. Isn't it much cooler during the months of November, December and January?
    3) Jeremy's issues 😉. Looks like it was addressed on day 2. Jeremy was pretty quiet on this day. 😜

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  11 місяців тому +5

      Thanks
      Yes, but the sun was melting us( it was around 3pm).
      Jeremy's are never resolved 🤣😂

  • @grahamthompson2594
    @grahamthompson2594 11 місяців тому +5

    Good idea getting dropped off. It is tricky getting around even on a bike. Nice coverage of the races, surprised blue managed to beat white in the end. White were really flying earlier. Good to know that you can crash the VIP seats. Congrats to big J for the early voice over transition from Burke and Wills to the Shining.

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  11 місяців тому +2

      It was good to get so close to the action. He is a man of many skills.....🤣

  • @cookietulis6252
    @cookietulis6252 11 місяців тому +2

    A PinkBits sighting is on par with catching a glimpse of a leprechaun......24 hours of good luck. Awesome!

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  11 місяців тому +1

      DJ Pink Bits is always a good time 🤩

  • @chheomsomneng1575
    @chheomsomneng1575 11 місяців тому +3

    Welcome 😂😂❤

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  11 місяців тому +1

      Hello 👋

  • @tinbunthon8751
    @tinbunthon8751 11 місяців тому +3

    🇰🇭🇰🇭🇰🇭🇰🇭

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  11 місяців тому +1

      💜❤💚😂😂😍

  • @mhouse1572
    @mhouse1572 11 місяців тому +7

    PP has bigger boats, bigger river, the king , more people but SR has the heart and Jeremy phobia… same same but different…

    • @cambodianpleasuresquad1753
      @cambodianpleasuresquad1753 11 місяців тому +6

      phnom penh needs more culture. need more khmer tradition and architecture

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  11 місяців тому +6

      I think the smaller area makes for a better community event, it felt special.

    • @mimibigdy1917
      @mimibigdy1917 11 місяців тому +3

      @@ForRiel go big or go home to SR… win win win

  • @wneighbor2523
    @wneighbor2523 11 місяців тому +7

    Beantay Chhmar’s BOT is the only one that is at the Angkorian mode… even smaller than SR but very cool as well…

    • @NS-ve4ms
      @NS-ve4ms 11 місяців тому +5

      I had fun watching on UA-cam on Kampot and PP races, theirs seems bigger but the boats are far in the distance if you’re there in person. SR is smaller and quaint which I much prefer.

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  11 місяців тому +3

      That would be very fun to see 🥰🤩🚣‍♂️

  • @KhomAsian
    @KhomAsian 11 місяців тому +9

    In Mekong delta, Southern Vietnam, our native Khmer are celebrating Bon Om Tuk, Ooc Om Bok in every provinces, especially in Khleang - Sóc Trăng province. Send love ^^

    • @zackspearow1883
      @zackspearow1883 11 місяців тому +2

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  11 місяців тому +2

      Sounds great! We will be heading over to Vietnam next year for sure.

  • @w.m.p-w8989
    @w.m.p-w8989 11 місяців тому +8

    Very cool experience... Great job... Missing the King., SR stacks up well against the mighty PP.

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  11 місяців тому +4

      True that! Was better having the races so close to the crowd.

  • @Stayrich-lv1eo
    @Stayrich-lv1eo 6 місяців тому +1

    I was there at the same time!!!!!! The last 2 days of the it was absolutely wild with the firetruck

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  6 місяців тому

      We will be at the wet area tomorrow to see what it's like.

  • @samedikoch3371
    @samedikoch3371 11 місяців тому +5

    🇰🇭🇺🇸❤️👍 !

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  11 місяців тому +2

      💜❤😘💚

  • @Charlie-phlezk
    @Charlie-phlezk 11 місяців тому +4

    Smash the loike button!

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  11 місяців тому +1

      💥💥💥

  • @101pite
    @101pite 11 місяців тому +3

    Bringing villagers to compete in rowing boats There were no athletes practicing for the rowing race. When the day and time arrived, come in and finish the competition. Foreign tourists have all fled to go to Loy Krathong in Thailand.

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  11 місяців тому

      It's amazing that none of them had rowed before , as they were very good at it. Cambodians can do anything it seems.

  • @davem.792
    @davem.792 11 місяців тому +6

    Certainly looks like a party! How do you get in the golden seat zone?? The 2016 organizers in PP were distributing free passes to foreigners. We were sitting high in a covered seating area. You would have thought Hun Sen was there. (Maybe he was.) Have a great week! (I'm arriving Wednesday for the race.)

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  11 місяців тому +8

      The Gold Zone sitting seemed to be for anyone who asked. We kinda strange but it was great to get so close to the action.

  • @antruok4950
    @antruok4950 11 місяців тому +4

    Great to see a lot of people out and about out - I went to an identical festival which went for one full day in Khao Tao lake near Hua Hin Thailand 🇹🇭- it looks really busy and well supported 👌😃👋👍

    • @Cambodiasl2fu
      @Cambodiasl2fu 11 місяців тому +1

      ไอเคลม😂

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  11 місяців тому +4

      Very cool! 😍

  • @Charlie-phlezk
    @Charlie-phlezk 11 місяців тому +4

    Were you out of country during the last one? :)

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  11 місяців тому +1

      We arrived Dec 2019 and during Covid it was cancelled.

    • @Charlie-phlezk
      @Charlie-phlezk 11 місяців тому +1

      @@ForRiel so, during the last one, 2018, you were out of country, so the answer is "yes"! Wonderful! Hehe.

  • @Tom-Yum-Gai
    @Tom-Yum-Gai 11 місяців тому +4

    lordy but PP water festival is crowded and too much zoo for me, did it a few years back, retreated to Kampong Cham. Yours was fine :)

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  11 місяців тому +3

      SR was busy but it was more open than the New Year celebrations, it all flowed well.

  • @edwinodus
    @edwinodus 11 місяців тому +6

    I thought it's going to be like songkran

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  11 місяців тому +7

      You would think so, going from the name. It was a fun time had by everyone.

  • @popkon2110
    @popkon2110 11 місяців тому +3

    🦘

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  11 місяців тому +3

      💚❤💜😇

  • @cambodianpleasuresquad1753
    @cambodianpleasuresquad1753 11 місяців тому +16

    came here after watching itchy feet haha.

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  11 місяців тому +8

      Who has the best one?

    • @cambodianpleasuresquad1753
      @cambodianpleasuresquad1753 11 місяців тому +11

      @@ForRiel Siem reap for me. looks more parochial and has a village feel. phnom penh looks a little too hectic

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  11 місяців тому +9

      Right answer, we will shout you a beer 🍺

    • @cambodianpleasuresquad1753
      @cambodianpleasuresquad1753 11 місяців тому +8

      @@ForRiel haha cheers

  • @JJ-vy2rh
    @JJ-vy2rh 11 місяців тому +2

    Do you have any children?, I love you both but I was wondering

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  11 місяців тому +1

      We don't have any children, as we both wanted to travel and live this life.

  • @miniemouse5826
    @miniemouse5826 11 місяців тому +2

    Claim bodia 😂😂😂

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  11 місяців тому +1

      Who's claiming what? Confused. 🤔

  • @sisophea3278
    @sisophea3278 11 місяців тому +3

    🇰🇭🙏🤍🤍

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  11 місяців тому +1

      💚❤💜🤩

  • @PhanPhearom17
    @PhanPhearom17 11 місяців тому +2

    សួស្ដីបងប្រុសឆ្នាំហ្នឹងដើរលេងសប្បាយអត់បានមើលអុំទូកសប្បាយអត់បង❤🇰🇭🇰🇭🇰🇭❤️❤️

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  11 місяців тому +1

      💚❤💜🤩😎