Chney, 43, from Kandal province, visits the Choeung Ek Killing Fields Memorial during
the Pchum Ben holiday, October 12-14. For fourteen days preceeding the full moon,
devotees make offerings (Ben) to local pagodas. The day of the full moon, the 15th
day, is marked by music and celebration. The holiday is also celebrated in parts
of mainland China, Taiwan and Thailand.