the Royal Palace
a fairytale space
facing East
where the Tonle Sap River and the Mekong meet
built in 1866 as a seat of power
for the King of Cambodia
Silver Pagoda
filled with treasures and the Emerald Buddha of Cambodia
the floor inlaid with 5000 silver tiles
Hor Samran Phirun
a store for musical instruments
Moonlight Pavilion
for banquets
Stupa Kantha Bopha
a memorial for the daughter of King Sihanouk
who died of leukaemia {aged 4}
phochani pavilion
for Aspara dancing
King Norodom Sihamoni was not home that day
he was visiting Laos we were told
people carry on tending the grounds
ready for his return
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