Water Festival 2023 – #2 The Water Festival is BIG. 2.5 million people come to Phnom Penh for the boat races stretched over three days. This drone shot gives a good idea what the boats are like. Notice in the pink and light blue boats that more than half the crew are standing, to be more vigorous in paddling. It takes a really big boat to allow standing. [The photos are from the Khmer Times newspaper.] Post Views: 407