Thousands gather for funeral of former Cambodian king
By Agence France-Presse in Phnom Penh, Cambodia | China Daily | Updated: 2013-02-02 08:09
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Cambodian officials lead the royal float during a funeral procession in front of the royal palace in Phnom Penh on Friday. Sihanouk, who abdicated in 2004, died of a heart attack on Oct 15 and will be cremated on Monday. Tang Chhin Sothy / Agence France-Presse |
Tens of thousands of Cambodians gathered on Friday for the start of a lavish funeral for revered former king Norodom Sihanouk, who towered over six tumultuous decades in his nation's history.
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