Cambodia on July 10 mourned the death of former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe, who was fatally shot by an assassin, with flags ordered to be flown at half mast throughout the Kingdom. Abe, 67, was shot while speaking at a political campaign event on the morning of July 8 in the southern Japanese city of Nara.
The National Committee for Organising National and International Festivals has advised all ministries, institutions and administrations of the capital and provinces to send leaders, civil servants and people to join in marking Visak Bochea Day, which falls on May 15, to commemorate the Buddha’s birth, enlightenment and death.
The National Committee for Organising National and International Festivals issued a letter advising all ministries, institutions and capital and provincial administrations to observe the 69th birthday of King Norodom Sihamoni on May 14 according to royal traditions.
Prime Minister Hun Sen said Buddhism not only provided peace of mind, but also contributed to order and peace in society, development in all sectors and the preservation of the Cambodian national identity. Hun Sen made the remarks as the Kingdom celebrated Meak Bochea Day, which this year fell on February 16.
Cambodia's Minister of Interior Sar Kheng said this year’s Water Festival, which falls on Nov 18-20, will not occur due to the prolonged Covid-19 pandemic.