World's Biggest (100 Meters) Buddha Statue Planned for Bokor Mountain

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Re: World's Biggest (100 Meters) Buddha Statue Planned for Bokor Mountain

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Cambodia News, (Kampot Province): On the morning of September 24, 2023, Mr. Oknha Sok Kong visited the building site of the giant 108 meters high Buddha statue, which is under construction on Bokor Mountain in Kampot Province.
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Mr. Oknha Sok Kong was accompanied to the site by his team and many monks on the morning of September 24 for the Great Solidarity Flower Ceremony, where rituals and prayers were held.
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The construction cost of the statue is estimated at 60 million to 70 million dollars, with a construction time of 4 to 5 years.
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Got to get some merit back after making so much money from the scam center behind the casino.

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John Bingham wrote: Tue Sep 26, 2023 4:39 pm Got to get some merit back after making so much money from the scam center behind the casino.

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Can see why it needs to be a very big statue. ;)
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