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Cambodia Breaks Ground on Francophonie Village Ahead of Summit
Phnom Penh, October 28, 2026: Construction of the "Francophonie Village," a side event of the 20th Francophonie Summit, has officially begun, with a traditional blessing ceremony held on the morning of Oct. 28, 2026, to invoke good fortune and success for the project.
The event was presided over by H.E. Dr. Ing Kantha Phavi, Minister of Women's Affairs and Chair of Sub-Committee 5; H.E. Huot Hak, Minister of Tourism and Co-Chair of the Working Group for the Francophonie Village; and H.E. Dr. Phoeurng Sackona, Minister of Culture and Fine Arts and Vice-Chair of the National Committee, together with organising teams.
Photo: Ministry of Women's Affairs of Cambodia
The ceremony sought blessings for smooth implementation as Cambodia readies itself to welcome national and international delegations with warmth and hospitality.
"Khmer smiles will become Francophonie smiles," the ministry said, reflecting the Kingdom's preparations for the summit.
Source: Ministry of Women's Affairs of Cambodia
Reported by The Khmer Daily Network
The event was presided over by H.E. Dr. Ing Kantha Phavi, Minister of Women's Affairs and Chair of Sub-Committee 5; H.E. Huot Hak, Minister of Tourism and Co-Chair of the Working Group for the Francophonie Village; and H.E. Dr. Phoeurng Sackona, Minister of Culture and Fine Arts and Vice-Chair of the National Committee, together with organising teams.
Photo: Ministry of Women's Affairs of CambodiaThe ceremony sought blessings for smooth implementation as Cambodia readies itself to welcome national and international delegations with warmth and hospitality.
"Khmer smiles will become Francophonie smiles," the ministry said, reflecting the Kingdom's preparations for the summit.
Source: Ministry of Women's Affairs of Cambodia
Reported by The Khmer Daily Network
