Peace Monument in Kampong Thom Province

1.       Name of Monument : “World of Peace”

2.       Produced by:

Artists: Sophon Samkhan, Choup Sopheak, Khem Sambo, Tan Vanno, Yen Entareak and Vong Daravy
Artistic Advisor: Sasha Constable
Technical Supervisor: Development Technology Workshop (DTW)

3.       Funded by:

The Government of Japan, under the Grant for “Peace Building and Comprehensive Small Arms Management Programme in Cambodia”

4.       Coordinated by:

Japan Assistance Team for Small Arms Management in Cambodia (JSAC)

5.       Size and weight of Monument: height: 3.50m, weight: approximately 2 tonnes

6.       Material of Monument: 1,000 weapons

7.       Production Period: March 2007 to September 2007

8.       Explanation of Monument: The Fish symbolize life, and represent the fishery sector in Kampong Thom Province. The globe on the Fish head is the world. The movement of the Fish symbols international harmony and unity. The fruit and the flower of the lotus plant is the symbol of purity.

9.       Location of Monument: Kampong Thom Provincial Town, Cambodia- map
On National Road 6, 3-hour drive from Phnom Penh, 2-hour drive from Siem Reap

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