Take a Look at a Passing on the Gift Ceremony in Cambodia

By Heifer Cambodia

October 3, 2019

Last Updated: April 13, 2015

Take a Look at a Passing on the Gift Ceremony in Cambodia

At Heifer, we often talk about the powerful act of Passing on the Gift. It is the hallmark of our model, and ceremonies amazing to watch. Whether farmers are passing on animals or time and knowledge, the act transforms recipients into donors and produces a profound sense of accomplishment. Tangible gifts come with intangible benefits of opportunity, dignity and acceptance.

Nearly 300 people attended a recent Passing on the Gift ceremony in Cambodia. Pigs, chickens and vegetable plants were given. Take a look at the slideshow below to get an idea of what goes on at these events. All photos were taken by Heifer Cambodia staff Chhin Chhunhoir and Kheang Sokleng.

  • Children perform “Fishing Dance” to entertain all participants during the celebration.

    Children perform “Fishing Dance” to entertain all participants during the celebration.

    Credit: Chhin Chhunhoir 1 of 7
  • Mrs. Cham Doung, 21, and Mrs. Ma Phan, 50, are excited to pass on vegetables and chickens during the ceremony in Kork Rormeat commune.

    Mrs. Cham Doung, 21, and Mrs. Ma Phan, 50, are excited to pass on vegetables and chickens during the ceremony in Kork Rormeat commune.

    Credit: Kheang Sokleng 2 of 7
  • Heifer CFO Bob Bloom and his wife, and H.E. Nhem Morokat, Under Secretary of State of the Ministry of Women’s Affairs handed over POG Appreciation Certificates to original families.

    Heifer CFO Bob Bloom and his wife, and H.E. Nhem Morokat, Under Secretary of State of the Ministry of Women’s Affairs handed over POG Appreciation Certificates to original families.

    Credit: Chhin Chhunhoir 3 of 7
  • Guests and participants are dancing Khmer dances to celebrate achievements after end of the ceremony.

    Guests and participants are dancing Khmer dances to celebrate achievements after end of the ceremony.

    Credit: Chhin Chhunhoir 4 of 7
  • Some of the piglets that were due to be passed on.

    Some of the piglets that were due to be passed on.

    Credit: Chhin Chhunhoir 5 of 7
  • Original families with pink scarfs passed on chickens to POG families with blue scarfs.

    Original families with pink scarfs passed on chickens to POG families with blue scarfs.

    Credit: Chhin Chhunhoir 6 of 7
  • Project families are happy to display their products such as fruits, vegetables, rice, cassava (major families’ income in the area) etc.

    Project families are happy to display their products such as fruits, vegetables, rice, cassava (major families’ income in the area) etc.

    Credit: Kheang Sokleng 7 of 7

Passing on the Gift in Cambodia

Take a look at the photos from a recent Passing on the Gift Ceremony in Cambodia