Mango rain
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Mango rain
I'm looking for more information on the "mango rain." What time of year do they happen? What effect does it have on the mangos? Etc etc
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I have only heard the term used when I was working in Koh Kong province. It was used for rains through Feb-March that were not as heavy or as frequent as when the real wet season started. I have asked other Cambodians about them (both in English and Khmer [plien svay]) usually receiving blank stares and a shake of the head. Seems it may only be used in some regions? I have also heard it described as "Kok Khei" (sp?). I know that the Khei refers to "month" but have been unable to get a clear definition of "Kok" except to be told it is not the same "kok" as used in dtuek kok or chaan kok berei which means to hit or knock.
sorry don't know anything about the actual effect on Mangoes.
sorry don't know anything about the actual effect on Mangoes.
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It's "pliang p'ka svay" as far as I know in Khmer. The rains coincide with the usual time when mango trees flower, hence the Khmer name. It is a convenient way to describe these brief rains due to the coincidental timing.
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I think that you are correct Jk.
I have heard the expression often in PP and in kandal province.
However the seasons lately havent been so straight forward.
I have heard the expression often in PP and in kandal province.
However the seasons lately havent been so straight forward.
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And that's during late Feb/March? I'm having a hard time keeping track of the seasons here.Jacked Camry wrote:It's "pliang p'ka svay" as far as I know in Khmer. The rains coincide with the usual time when mango trees flower, hence the Khmer name. It is a convenient way to describe these brief rains due to the coincidental timing.
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It's "ខុស" , as in 'wrong'. Wrong month/wrong season rain.
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