The Khmer has a population of about 1,260,600 people living in the provinces of Mekong Delta. The Khmer language belongs to the Mon-Khmer group and they have their own writing system. 
 The Khmer are experienced farmers. They grow rice, raise cattle and poultry, making sugar to earn a living. 
 The Khmer has two main holidays: Chaul Chnam Thmey or  New Year festival and Greeting-the-Moon festival. They hold it to thank the Moon for favorable weather and a good harvest as well as to wish for the next successful crop.