Information Minister Net Pheaktra Participates in Pchum Ben Festival at Pagoda, Emphasizing Buddhist Culture and National Contribution
Cambodian Minister of Information Net Pheaktra participated in the 13th day of the Pchum Ben festival at Wat Vimean Techo (Wat Sarachak) in Phnom Penh on October 9. The minister prayed for merit for deceased ancestors and soldiers who defended the nation, and also made donations for the pagoda's development.
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