Battambang: "Awareness, appreciation of architectural heritage and urban planning in Battambang" is the theme of an important workshop organized by the Battambang Provincial Administration. The main purpose of organizing this workshop is to learn more about the types of ancient buildings in the famous Battambang province.
The workshop was held on December 19, 2022 yesterday at the opening ceremony by the Governor of Battambang, HE Sok Lou. The workshop was also co-organized by the Royal University of Fine Arts, the Toulouse National School of Architecture and the Toulouse Jean-Zuris University, the National University of Battambang, with the support of the French Embassy in Cambodia, the Republic of France and the relevant partners. Supported by the Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts and Battambang Provincial Administration.
Battambang province is known not only as a province of rice barns and rich in natural resources, but in addition to the rich natural resources and cultural treasures of great historical value, such as: the construction of ancient temples. Ancient Khmer houses, more than 800 apartments left over from the French colonial period, administrative buildings, cloth markets, ancient bridges, pagodas and many ancient temples.
Battambang Provincial Governor HE Sok Loo said at the opening ceremony that the preservation of Battambang city heritage buildings is to promote tourism and national economic growth in the region and northwestern region of Cambodia, while Battambang city has many heritage buildings in the city. In particular, the French colonial style flats that international tourists need to visit and learn about.
He added that the Battambang Provincial Administration and the Oxygen Area of the French Republic had planned to hold the workshop since 2019, but due to the Kovid-19 crisis, it was suspended for two years.
The workshop was considered by the Governor to be very important for Battambang province as a result of the research results of professors and students in the field of architecture and archeology to promote and promote the architectural heritage and Cities in Battambang province.
