Cambodia Celebrates 73rd Anniversary as UNESCO Member
Prime Minister Hun Manet Highlights Cultural Heritage Achievements
On the morning of July 3, 2024, Prime Minister Dr. Hun Manet marked the 73rd anniversary of Cambodia's membership in UNESCO, reflecting on the country's achievements in preserving its rich cultural heritage.
Since joining UNESCO on July 3, 1951, Cambodia has successfully registered numerous cultural properties and heritage sites, underscoring the nation's commitment to preserving its historical and cultural identity.
#### Tangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity:
1. **Angkor Archaeological Park** - Registered on December 14, 1992, in Santa Fe, USA.
2. **Preah Vihear Temple** - Registered on July 7, 2008, in Quebec City, Canada.
3. **Sambor Prei Kuk Temple Site** - Registered on July 8, 2017, in Krakow, Poland.
4. **Koh Ker Temple Resort** - Registered on September 17, 2023, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
#### Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity:
1. **Royal Ballet** - Registered on November 7, 2003, in Istanbul, Turkey.
2. **Sbek Thom (Khmer Shadow Theatre)** - Registered on November 25, 2005, in Paris, France.
3. **Tugging Rituals and Games** - Registered on December 2, 2015, in Winnipeg, Namibia.
4. **Chapei Dang Veng** - Registered on November 30, 2016, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
5. **Lkhon Khol Wat Svay Andet** - Registered on November 28, 2018, in Port Louis, Mauritius.
6. **Kun Lbokator (Traditional Martial Arts)** - Registered on November 29, 2022, in Rabat, Morocco.
#### Memory of the World Register:
1. **Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum Archives** - Registered on July 31, 2009, in Bridgetown, Barbados.
2. **Recordings of the Reamker Epic by Takrut** - Registered on May 15, 2014, in Guangzhou, China.
3. **The Story of Inav Bosiba** - Registered on October 30, 2017, in Paris, France.
Prime Minister Hun Manet emphasized the importance of protecting cultural heritage, stating, "Protection of cultural heritage is the duty of every Cambodian."