Sabay Festival 2024: Cambodian New Year at the Grande Pagode de Vincennes with street food and entertainment

The Sabay Festival 2024 invites everyone to immerse themselves in Cambodian folklore on the weekend of April 27 and 28, 2024, at the Grande Pagode in the Bois de Vincennes for the 3rd edition of this major event. This second edition of the event, which is free and open to all, celebrates the Cambodian New Year and also features Laotian and Thai cultures.

In this friendly, festive atmosphere, you can discover or rediscover the traditional arts of Cambodia, Laos and Thailand through shows, demonstrations and concerts. The day begins with a Buddhist ceremony at the foot of Europe's largest Buddha, where you can pay your respects and obtain a Buddhist bracelet.

Street food is also on the menu, with numerous stalls offering Khmer, Laotian and Thai culinary delights. There will also be free entertainment and traditional Khmer games throughout the day.

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Evaan Market will be opening its pop-up store to unearth handcrafted treasures and support local charities by purchasing handicrafts!

Sabay Festival 2024 program:

• Buddhist ceremony (Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
• Traditional dance performances, concerts, Kun Khmer boxing demonstrations (Saturday and Sunday, from 11am)
• Activities: photobooth, traditional games, sacred tattooing, dance and boxing initiation (all weekend, all day)

The Sabay Festival 2024 is the ideal opportunity to share an exceptional moment with loved ones and create new memories, all while experiencing a true immersion in Southeast Asia! So, join us on April 27 and 28, 2024, from 10am to 6pm at the Grande Pagode de Vincennes (40 route de la Ceinture du Lac, 75012, Paris) to take part in this unforgettable day. Admission is free and the event is accessible to people with reduced mobility.