Royal Family Member and High-Ranking Officials Attend Traditional Buddhist Ceremony in Phnom Penh
Princess Norodom Arun Rasmy of the Royal Family and Senior Advisor Men Sam An attended the 12th day of the traditional Buddhist ceremony 'Kan Ben' at a pagoda in Phnom Penh. This ritual holds significant cultural importance in Cambodia.
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