KT/Mai VireakOne of the many old French buildings in Battambang the government wants Unesco to help preserve. “Unesco is supporting us to list the sites as world heritage cities, so we are preparing the application,” Mr Khon said. Mr Khon said the Tourism Ministry and Ministry of Culture and Fine Art have already prepared the applications for Unesco. Ho Vandy, the secretary-general of the Cambodian National Tourism Alliance, welcomed the move, saying the bid will preserve the cultural heritage of Battambang, Kratie and Kampot for future generations. On Tuesday, Cambodia asked Unesco to register Lakhon Khol dancing and Bokator martial arts on its list of intangible cultural heritage.

Source: Bangkok Post April 08, 2017 05:03 UTC