Posts made in February 4th, 2013

APAD 083: The last day of the King-Father’s funeral

Posted by The Insider on Feb 4, 2013 in A Photo a Day, Addicted to Meme, Cambodia, Cambodia life, Cycle 2, sights, That's My World, What's On in Cambodia | 10 comments

The Royal Palace.
This photo was taken very early this morning, 6am-ish, from the Chroy Changvar peninsula.

The mourners, coming from near and far, are gathered in front of the Palace, wearing black and white.  They’re all going to be queueing at the Royal Cremation Pavillion to pay their last respects to the King-Father Norodom Sihanouk. A sombre mood prevails. As there was not a sign of wind, yet the funeral music that is playing is carried over across the river.

As final touches are being made, it is going to be an elaborate cremation ceremony later tonight.

Here’s a short vid clip where you can listen to the funeral music.