Oh! Phnom Penh

Video Title :	Oh! Phnom Penh
Description :	Phnom Penh, the Capital City of Cambodia. Some important places and monuments in Phnom Penh: WATT PHNOM A small hill crowned by an active wat (pagoda) marks the legendary founding place of the Phnom Penh. The hill is the site of constant activity, with a steady stream of the faithful trekking to the vihear, shrines and fortune tellers on top, and a constellation of vendors, visitors and motodups at the bottom. Elephant rides available. The legend of the founding of Wat Phnom is tied to the beginnings of Phnom Penh. Legend has it that in 1372 Lady Penh (Yea Penh) fished a floating Koki tree out of the river. Inside the tree were four Buddha statues. She built a hill ('phnom' means 'hill') and a small temple (wat) at what is now the site of what is now known as Wat Phnom. Later, the surrounding area became known after the hill (Phnom) and its creator (Penh), hence 'Phnom Penh.' The current temple was last rebuilt in 1926. The large stupa contains the remains of King Ponhea Yat (1405-1467) who moved the Khmer capital from Angkor to Phnom Penh in 1422. Look for the altar of Lady Penh between the large stupa and the vihear. She is said to be of particular help to women. ........................................... NATIONAL MUSEUM The distinctive rust-red National Museum next to the Royal Palace was dedicated by King Sisowath in 1920. Over 5000 objects are on display including Angkorian era statues, lingas and other artifacts, most notably the legendary statue of the 'Leper King.' Though the emphasis is on Angkorian artifacts, there is also a good collection of pieces from later periods, including a special exhibition of post-Angkorian Buddha figures. Visiting the museum after rather than before a trip to the Angkor Archaeological Park in Siem Reap helps lend context to the Angkorian artifacts. Multi-lingual tour guides are available. Souvenirs and books available. Photography is limited. The museum borders Street 178, aka 'Artist's Street' which is lined with local art galleries and souvenir shops. The Reyum Gallery on Street 178 is of particular note, exhibiting the works of contemporary Cambodian artists. .................................... INDEPENDENCE MONUMENT (At the intersection of Norodom and Sihanouk) The Independence Monument (Vimean Ekareach) was inaugurated in November 9, 1962 to celebrate Cambodia's independence from foreign rule. Renowned Cambodian architect, Vann Molyvann was the architect of the monument. The Independence Monument now also serves as a monument to Cambodia's war dead. It is the site of colorful celebrations and services on holidays such as Independence Day and Constitution Day. .......................................... Details of other monuments in this video will be coming soon....
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Rating :	4.6989245
Keywords, Tags :	Khmer, Cambodia, Buddhism, Music, Song, Tradition, OneTrueMedia
Video Length :	5 : 54

eh eh!

I know this is a Khmer song! It sounds kinda like the Lao song Oh Duang Champa! Anyway, such beautiful sights there are in Phnom Penh!

i love khmer, i miss khmer , i'm proud to born and call myself Khmer.

no one copied any music gosh thai and khmer share just about the same custom with a slight difference okay..? besides khmer culture is the oldest in southeast asia

You should be proud to be Khmer. Such a beautiful country!

That is Khmer Language(Cambodian song) but the musical instruments are absolutely the same as Thai's.

Yes, we are brother.

J'ai vu tout ca !!!! vraiment sympa la vidéo +5 !!!!

Very beautiful song! I would like to visit Cambodia some day! It's a pitty I live too far from Cambodia. Greetings from Brazil!

This is totally Khmer music.

Would you shut up?! This is khmer music, okay?

thai music! cambodia copy music.

(^..^) Beautiful firework :) Very very lovely song ::)) Very very nice vdo :::))) n I really really love it :)))) Thanks again 4 sharing na Prom (^..^)

no, thank you for loving us and who we are

its not thai music and its not thai instrumental...everything that thai got is from us.....way back thai and khmer are brother.....

This is inspiring all Khmer people no matter where they are. 2years from Cambodia, I really miss it. Next year, I'm going back after my degree. I'm so excited. "Land creates people, people create culture, but culture shape our attitudes."

Don't u know anything? Phnom Penh is in Thailand or Bangkok in Cambodia? No Thai music around here!!! Weird comment anyway!!!

Cambodia, you're my actual home! I'm from Sweden and i went to Cambodia in March... I'm gonna save money 'til i can go back again... I love you, Cambodia, and i love you all, Cambodians! Thanks for existing 3

okok don't be mean...i was just asking not trying to take over or anything like that...i'm just being nice and just wanna know that's all and if your not a nice person to talk to then don't ever think to talk to me...

How can it be in Thailand? Can u read English? It says it's in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. It's not Thai music or Thai instrument, it's million percent Khmer's. History lesson: Thailand invaded Cambodia around 14 - 16th century. Thailand took Cambodia's land, costume. culture and even language. Then Thai king changed the language and script to current Thai lang but not the culture including this type of traditional music. So what Thailand has now is all from Cambodia. Everything! Got it?

Don't cry, khmerstar. :))) Now we can go to visit our homeland anyday when we miss Her. :))) Thank you so much for your interesting in this video. :))))

~*~ Very lovely music..... Beautiful music....n make me wan 2 cry every time dat I heard dis song.....Thank u so much PromMukbuon 4 sharing a wonderful vdo w/us na ~*~ PS~ we all miss ours homeland :(:(::(:::(::::(((

You confused. That's not siem music and instrument....That's Khmers.

it's in thailand isn't it? cz it use thai music and thai introment

Please come back home.... Cambodia is always welcoming you.... d_(^_^)_b