King Norodom Sihamoni attended the first day of Water Festival in Phnom Penh on Nov 26. - STPM
PHNOM PENH: The first day of the three-day Water Festival in Phnom Penh attracted over one million people in a spectacular showing, with attendance from King Norodom Sihamoni, Prime Minister Hun Manet and other national leaders. Large crowds flocked to the event, held after a three-year hiatus.
According to the National Police, the opening day drew 1.2 million people to the capital. The police reported no significant crimes at the event. A total of 1,674 people required first aid assistance, with one case necessitating emergency treatment.
