The Khmer calendar for corresponds to the Buddhist Era (BE) 2530–2531 and follows the traditional lunisolar system known as Chântôkôtĕ . In this system, 1987 was recognized as the Year of the Rabbit The Lunisolar Structure Khmer traditional calendar
(April 13, 1987, BE 2531) — The welcoming of the new Moha Sangkran , a celestial angel. Families clean their homes, prepare offerings of fruits, perfumed water, and candles. In 1987, Cambodians in refugee camps along the Thai border (e.g., Site 2, Khao I Dang) observed the day with makeshift altars and shared meals. khmer calendar 1987
, is a lunisolar system that synchronizes lunar cycles with the solar year to ensure seasonal accuracy for agricultural and religious life. The Mechanics of the 1987 Khmer Calendar The Khmer calendar for corresponds to the Buddhist