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On 10 January 2010, King Norodom Sihamony visited Siem Reap where he officiated at the blessing and opening of a new library and research centre for the Centre for Khmer Studies (CKS) at Wat Damnak.
One of the most touching moments of the afternoon was when he knelt in honour before members of the Angkor Association for the Disabled, including Sem Sovantha, director and founder of the organisation, who were sitting in the front row.
“He gave us gifts of kramas and 30,000 riel. I'm so happy,” Sem Sovantha said. “It's the first time I've met the King."
Read about the King's Visit to AAD in the Phnom Penh Post
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AAD is recognized for its contributions to the disabled of Cambodia. Deputy Governor of Siem Reap, H.E. Chan Sophal presents gifts to 68 AAD recipients from King Norodom Sihanouk, Sept. 2009 |
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King Norodom Sihamony awarding Sovantha for helping many disabled people through AAD. Siem Reap, 10 Jan. 2010 |
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On January 2010, 50 of AAD members received the gifts of the King Norodom Sihamony at Wat Preah Reach Damnak through H.E Chan Sophal Deputy Governor of Siem Reap province. |
