Cambodia’s Largest Copper Statue, “Preah Thong Neang Neak” Inaugurated
AKP Phnom Penh, April 16, 2022 --

“Preah Thong Neang Neak” statue, which symbolises the birth of Khmer land, culture, traditions and civilisation, was officially inaugurated this morning.
The inauguration ceremony was held under the presidency of Prime Minister Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo HE and his spouse Samdech Kittiprittpundit Bun Rany HE.

“Preah Thong Neang Neak” statue of 21 metres tall on a throne of 6.34 metres high is the largest copper statue in Cambodia.

Located at the Preah Thong Neang Neak roundabout in Koki village, Bit Trang commune, Prey Nup district, Preah Sihanouk province, the giant statue weighs in total 60 tonnes and faces Ream Beach.

“Preah Thong Neang Neak” statue is among the four icons of Preah Sihanouk province. The other three are Golden Lions at the city centre; Preah Uma-Mahesor statue at the Preah Uma-Mahesor roundabout in Thmar Thom village, Ream commune, Prey Nup district; and three-faced Siha Reach statue in Sihanoukville’s commune 1.

The statues have been becoming the province’s tourist attractions and a prime spot for taking pictures for local people and national and international visitors.
- AKP

Traditional Khmer wedding customs are said to come from the story of Prince Thong and the Naga Princess:

https://khmerstorylovers3.yolasite.com/ ... %20KSL.pdf

Could have built a lot of new school toilets with that money.

DankSinatra wrote: ↑Sat Apr 16, 2022 1:22 pm Could have built a lot of new school toilets with that money.

How many have you built?

mannanman wrote: ↑Sat Apr 16, 2022 1:39 pm

DankSinatra wrote: ↑Sat Apr 16, 2022 1:22 pm Could have built a lot of new school toilets with that money.

How many have you built?

And your point is ?

mannanman wrote: ↑Sat Apr 16, 2022 1:39 pm

DankSinatra wrote: ↑Sat Apr 16, 2022 1:22 pm Could have built a lot of new school toilets with that money.

How many have you built?

None..but I'm not a Government that's meant to have responsibility for school toilets.

Nobody said it was a wise or useful move, but at least it's not awful and tasteless, so, well done in a way....

At least it will make nice photos with a sunset behind it.

Chad Sexington wrote: ↑Sat Apr 16, 2022 2:09 pm

mannanman wrote: ↑Sat Apr 16, 2022 1:39 pm

DankSinatra wrote: ↑Sat Apr 16, 2022 1:22 pm Could have built a lot of new school toilets with that money.

How many have you built?

And your point is ?

What that question to you?

John Bingham wrote: ↑Sat Apr 16, 2022 10:53 pm No building project higher than 5 floors, no casino, no luxury cars should be allowed until the government build another 100,000 bathrooms, and all pagodas must be painted black too until the sewage system is fixed for good . Uphold the glorious people's bathroom revolution!

Fixed that for the greater good.