Prime Minister Hun Sen described the May 4 Visak Bochea Day as one of the most important religious festivals in the world, as it marks the three most important events in the life of Buddha: Birth, enlightenment and death.
Sastra sleuk rith, or palm tree leaf manuscripts, were a traditional means for Cambodians to keep records and preserve knowledge. Sleuk rith are leaves from the talipot palm tree, called the traeng tree in Khmer. The calligraphy used on the sastra sleuk rith is an ancient form of art that has generally been practised by Buddhist monks.