Replicas of the gopura (temple gateways) of Preah Vihear, Ta Moan and Ta Krabei temples will be showcased at the Francophonie Village in Phnom Penh from tomorrow until Tuesday, giving international leaders and visitors an opportunity to learn about Cambodia’s cultural heritage.
The exhibition will be held in the garden in front of Wat Botum Vatey as part of the Francophonie Village, a side event of the Francophonie Summit, which Cambodia will host from Saturday to Monday.
Held under the theme “Khmer Smiles, Francophonie Smiles,” the village will welcome local and international visitors from tomorrow until Tuesday.
The event will showcase the arts, culture, cooperation and solidarity between Cambodia and French-speaking countries through national pavilions, exhibition booths, food stalls and daily cultural performances.
It will also feature discussions and workshops on key topics, including tourism promotion, education, youth, gender equality, peace and cultural heritage conservation.
Prime Minister Hun Manet, accompanied by First Lady Dr Pich Chanmony and the secretary-general of the International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF), will preside over the official opening of the Francophonie Village tomorrow evening.
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