My Son Vietnam

When we went to Hoi An, My Son attracted our attention as this was the religious center of the Champa Kingdom so spent a day there and the temple ruins say much of the Champa people of Vietnam. When you go, go early morning so you can enjoy the spiritual quiet of the place.

You can also see here the destruction of the bombing during the Vietnam war. Indeed sad. To know more about My Son, here's a good link: My Son Vietnam

Pchum Ben in Cambodia

Phnom Penh streets were empty during Pchum Ben. Everyone who could went to their home province to pay homage to their dead. They believe that during Pchum Ben, the dead spirits come to their local temple and if you are no there to visit them, they will feel really bad. Businesses are closed for several days road accidents always go up at this time but nothing can stop the people from going home.

They bring food to the temple and offering as well. You should see them with wads of 100 or 500 riel and depending on how many bowls are left out in the temple, these are all filled. The more temples you visit, the more blessing you get.