At dawn on 26 June 2026, Kampot Governor Mao Thonin presided over an incense and prayer ceremony for peace and prosperity, and the relocation of the លោកតាទ្វារ statue to a new pedestal at the អ្នកតាទ្វារ shrine in L’ang village and commune, Dang Tong district, Kampot province.
The governor arranged traditional offerings and led the statue’s relocation to the new pedestal in accordance with the customs, traditions and religious beliefs of local residents.
He also prayed to លោកតាទ្វារ, whom residents revere as a sacred guardian of the land, asking for protection of the territory, the removal of misfortune and blessings, prosperity and good fortune for people throughout Kampot.
Prayers were also offered for the safety, strength and success of all soldiers and armed personnel stationed on duties defending territorial integrity and national sovereignty, so they could continue maintaining peace and stability for Cambodia and its people.
By: Pai Sokhim
