Prime Minister Hun Sen discussed religion and the arts while meeting with the Khmer Aja Association, while also calling on them to use their positions to educate the public about the dangers of drugs and gambling. Ajas are the laymen who organise and lead religious ceremonies such as weddings or funerals.
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Although the Royal Ploughing Ceremony is still four months away, authorities in Kampong Thom province have begun preparing the ground and are establishing committees to handle the ceremony.
The Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts will work with local authorities to investigate the demolition of three historic accommodation buildings at Wat Ounalom in central Phnom Penh. All work on the site has been halted until the investigation is complete.