Archive for October 6th, 2009
Cambodia. Forgotten Angkor …
In the capital of Cambodia, Phnom Penh, the waters of the Tonle Sap fall into Mekong river, and then flowing into the lake with the same name. That waterway we reach the famous huge lake, near which there is a priceless treasure of Khmer culture of Angkor, the ancient capital of the empire, from IX to XII century dominated throughout South-East Asia.
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Cambodia: Angkor temples
Preparing for the trip I read many glowing stories about the majestic temples of Angkor. Nevertheless, they exceeded all my expectations.
For the integrity of the pictures let me repeat some organizational issues concerning the Cambodian part of the trip. I was in Cambodia from 25 to 28 February. Flyways: Moscow – Hanoi – Siem Rep (Cambodia) – Saigon – Moscow.
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The most popular temple in Cambodia will work until dark
The government of Cambodia will make the country’s a popular tourist attraction – a temple complex of Angkor Wat – available for evening visiting tourists too.
At present, tourists are asked to leave the compound before sunset. “We want tourists to see all corners of the temple, even those dark places, which also have some of the sculptures and statues,” – said the manager of Angkor Vatom Boone Narita. To this end, in some parts of the complex have already been installed lighting, and hours visiting the temple will be extended to 20.30 local time, said portal IOL Travel.
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Metropolitan Kirill visit the Kingdom of Cambodia
Christians in Cambodia are fighting with human trafficking
The organization World Hope International (WHI) representative Wiebe Christine tells us that they help to fight human trafficking in Cambodia.
The organization built the center near the city of Phnom Penh, which provides assistance to more than one hundred girls aged 10 to 16 years, who managed to escape from sexual slavery.
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Christian religion comes to Cambodia
Cambodian village is about to take baptism
The history of the Cambodian church is a story of periods of growth alternating with periods of persecution. Cambodians who have believed in Jesus Christ and turned from Buddhism or animism have been accused of betraying their country.
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