The Royal Plowing Ceremony stands as one of Cambodia’s most sacred and historic cultural events, marking the official start of the planting season. Held at Veal Preah Meru in the heart of Phnom Penh, the ceremony features a series of royal rituals, including ceremonial ploughing performed by designated royal participants. Sacred oxen are then offered various foods, and their selections are interpreted as omens for the coming harvest. Through these rituals, the ceremony reinforces Cambodia’s deep agricultural heritage and symbolizes the harmonious connection between the monarchy, spirituality, and the livelihood of its people.