STORY: Chinese story photography exhibition opens in Cambodian capital
SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 6, 2024
DATELINE: Dec. 7, 2024
LENGTH: 0:02:54
LOCATION: Phnom Penh
CATEGORY: CULTURE

SHOTLIST:
1. various of the exhibition
2. various of visitors
3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Khmer): SROS LINH ER, First-year student at Asia Euro University
4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Khmer): ON SREYNIT, First-year student at Royal University of Phnom Penh

STORYLINE:

A Chinese story photography exhibition opened at the National Museum of Cambodia (NMC) in Phnom Penh, capital of Cambodia, on Friday, attracting scores of photo lovers.

Jointly organized by the NMC and the China Photographers Association, the event showcased a total of 40 photographs taken by Chinese professional photographers, featuring China's beautiful scenery, calligraphy and cultural heritages.

SOUNDBITE 1 (Khmer): SROS LINH ER, First-year student at Asia Euro University
"After seeing these photographs, I like them very much because they show Chinese culture and civilization as well as sports activities. I have learned a lot from this exhibition, getting a better understanding of arts and paintings of China. The photographs that impress me the most are those depicting giant pandas because giant pandas are adorable."

SOUNDBITE 2 (Khmer): ON SREYNIT, First-year student at Royal University of Phnom Penh
"The photographs that impress me the most are those featuring snow in China because they are beautiful and very charming. I want to visit those places. With this exhibition, I have gained insight into Chinese culture and this event has contributed further to promoting the China-Cambodia relations."

Ly Vanne, an undersecretary of state at Cambodia's Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts, said the event was part of joint activities to celebrate the 66th anniversary of the establishment of Cambodia-China diplomatic relations and the Cambodia-China people-to-people exchange year 2024.

Chen Cong, minister-counsellor of the Chinese Embassy to Cambodia, said the vivid portrayal of these photographs, together with invaluable antiquities at the National Museum of Cambodia, would resonate strongly with the audience.

Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Phnom Penh.
(XHTV)