Saturday, October 20, 2012

7th Day prayer for King Father

Cambodians gathered yesterday evening, October 20, to pray in front of the Royal Palace. This is the 7th day of the King Father's passing on. Over 2,000 monks marched to join in the prayer.
Cambodians, children, young and old, wearing black ribbons burnt incense and offered flowers to show their love for the King Father, Norodom Sihanouk. He is remembered with love by his people.

Friday, October 19, 2012

Cambodia Mourns for Beloved King Father

Cambodia is now mourning the passing on of the King Father, former King Norodom Sihanouk. He died in China of natural causes. His remains, accompanied by his wife and son, the current King of Cambodia, King Sihamoni was brought here in Phnom Penh yesterday. It is now at the Royal Palace. People lined up in the streets, many of them in tears, to have a last glimpse of his remains.