PHNOM PENH, April 18 (Xinhua) -- Cambodia has seen a total of 71,191 foreign tourists traveling across the country during its three-day traditional New Year holiday, said a Ministry of Tourism's report on Saturday.
The Southeast Asian country celebrated its lunar New Year from April 14 to 16.
For domestic tourists, the report said nearly all population had traveled to various tourist destinations across the kingdom.
"The Khmer New Year celebrations had created a lively atmosphere filled with smiles and joy," Minister of Tourism Huot Hak said. "All celebratory activities took place in a spirit of happiness and unity under the roof of peace."
The traditional New Year is the largest annual holiday in Cambodia. On the occasion, revelers took part in religious ceremonies, visited their families, and went to different tourist attractions for leisure. ■