Phnom Penh to Celebrate Francophone Diversity with Five-Day Cultural Village
Cambodia's Ministry of Tourism announced the "Village de la Francophonie," a five-day event from November 13-17 in Phnom Penh, celebrating the 20th Francophonie Summit hosted by Cambodia with diverse cultural, artistic, educational, and gastronomic activities.
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