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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Keywords, Tags :	Khmer Cambodia Buddhism Music Song Tradition OneTrueMedia
Video Length :	5 : 53

Comments :

cambodia is happy being colonized by china

Phnom Penh is a disappointment. I'm actually KHMER myself. The police is corrupted so crimes are high and they are already taking high measures. Most people there cares for no poor people who lives outside in the country. MOSTLY EVERYBODY cares for wealth and fame there. So tourist should think twice going there, their wallets could be empty already... If i were you, visit Siem Reap.

Please...corruption runs wild and rampant throughout the whole country, not just Phnom Penh. What we see as corruption, is the normal way of life over there. The social infrastructure of the country still takes time to rebuild. It should start by getting the right leaders in positions - a dream we can only hope for in the future. But for a country thats so corrupted, I still saw plenty of humanity between one another. Not EVERYONE cares only for themselves there...

i c ur movie clip. I'm home sick now.... miss srok khmer klang klang

m really miss too, thank 4 sharing PromMokBoun

beautiful!!!

It was so much better when Pol Pot was around.

your kidding right or did you type that wrong because pol pot was a horrible evil person he's probably burning in hell right now

No man, pol pot was a pretty chill dude.

your fucking stupid