Chaul Chnam Thmey

"Enter New Year" April 13 is Khmer New Year. Framed by a Cambodian verse form.

Chaul Chnam Thmey

South East Asia
enters New Year
with vision clear
new creation

Clean and prepare
throughout nation
each home station
good things in store

Less fortunate
the lame and poor
honored, cared for
help feel secure

Water gives life
blessing future
Lord Buddha nurture
Khmer people
          ~~Judi Van Gorder

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Framed in Cambodian Verse Form: Pathya Vat  
April 13 is Cambodian, Burmese and Lao New Year.
Chaul Chnam Thmey means "Enter New Year"
Khmer is a Southeast Asian ethnic group including Cambodia, Burma or now, Myanmar and Laos