History NEAKTA KHLAING MOEUNG by VuthSharer- #history #historyknowledge
The Legend
The story goes that in 1605, the Khmer were losing the war against the Thais, when Khleang Muong ordered his soldiers to dig a pit and to cast their weapons into it; he then committed suicide by throwing himself into the pit. Seven days later the Khmer army defeated the Thais with help from the ghosts of Khleang Muong and his army of soldiers.
The story goes that in 1605, the Khmer were losing the war against the Thais, when Khleang Muong ordered his soldiers to dig a pit and to cast their weapons into it; he then committed suicide by throwing himself into the pit. Seven days later the Khmer army defeated the Thais with help from the ghosts of Khleang Muong and his army of soldiers.
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The victory is marked by an offering ceremony here in April or May each year, at the start of the planting season and just before the rains. The pavilion at the tomb contains a life-size bronze statue of Khleang Muong, and a matching one of his wife, who, according to legend, also killed herself. The site is at the village of Banteay Chei, a few kilometres west of town off National Route 5.
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It's the must-see historic site and it will be happy to take you and tell you all about the historic hero who committed the ultimate sacrifice for his King and country.
It is told that, in an selfless act, Kliang Meug took both his and his families live, to mobilize ghost forces. The story then goes on to say that the ghost forces came to aid the King’s army and helped him to regain his throne. The memory of Oknha Kliang Meung is alive and well today and very popular with Cambodian people, who wish to pay their respects at the site in Kampeng Svay village, Snam Preas commune in the Bakan district.
In 1993 an impressive golden statue has been erected to dedicated to his honor. The tomb is also at the centre of religious festival Loeung Nak Ta, held in May.
