Francophonie Village Opens in Phnom Penh for the 20th Francophonie Summit: 73 National Pavilions, Running to November 17
The Village de la Francophonie, a flagship side event of the 20th Francophonie Summit, officially opened on the morning of November 13 at Wat Botum Vatey Park in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. The opening ceremony was presided over by Prime Minister Hun Manet and his spouse Pich Chanmony, together with Louise Mushikiwabo, Secretary-General of the International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF).
Held under the theme 'Khmer Smiles, Francophonie Smiles,' the village is open free of charge from November 13 to 17, daily from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., across about 10,000 square metres. It features 73 national pavilions showcasing the cultures, traditions, arts, tourism potential and achievements of OIF member countries, regions and institutions, along with 130 exhibition booths and a food village of 30 culinary stalls, with cultural, artistic, educational and gastronomic activities and daily performances over the five days.
The event is organised by Cambodia's Ministry of Tourism with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, the Ministry of Women's Affairs, the Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts and the Phnom Penh Capital Administration. It is intended to use Cambodia's hosting of the 20th Francophonie Summit to present Cambodian culture and hospitality to delegations and the public, and to give Francophone countries a platform for exchange and cooperation.
(Source: Cambodia Ministry of Tourism)
Source: Cambodia Ministry of Tourism
Published by GSM · USA (original Chinese edition)
Photo: 图：金边 Wat Botum 寺（资料图），本届「法语国家村」即在其旁的公园举行。Marcin Konsek 摄，CC BY-SA 4.0，经 Wikimedia Commons。 / Photo: Wat Botum in Phnom Penh (file photo); this year's Francophonie Village is held in the adjoining park. By Marcin Konsek, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
