via Xinhua, 14 December 2022: Cambodia commemorates the 30th anniversary of the inscription of Angkor as Unesco World Heritage in a festival running for three days.
Cambodia on Wednesday held events here to mark the 30th anniversary of the inscription of the Angkor Archaeological Park on the list of the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage Sites.
Speaking to hundreds of participants at the “Angkor Thanksgiving” ceremony, one of the events planned to be held for three days, Deputy Prime Minister Men Sam An said that 30 years after the inscription on Dec. 14, 1992, the Angkor Archaeological Park has been well protected, preserved and developed, and has become one of the most popular tourist destinations in the region and beyond.
“Currently, visits to the Angkor have returned to normalcy under the shade of peace and political stability as well as the successful control of the COVID-19 pandemic,” she said. “This event is to promote our cultural potential and tourism to the world.”
Source: Cambodia marks 30 years of Angkor inscription on UNESCO world heritage list-Xinhua
See also:
- Angkor remembrance night set to kick off | Phnom Penh Post, 14 Dec 2022
- APSARA Authority holds a parade to inform the public about “Angkor Thanksgiving” Event | Khmer Times, 14 Dec 2022
- ANA marks 30 years of ‘hard won’ successes at 3-day event | Phnom Penh Post, 15 Dec 2022
- A celebration of Angkor in Siem Reap | Khmer Times, 15 Dec 2022
