Phnom Penh:A 73-kilometer cycling tour took place around Phnom Penh this morning, celebrating the 73rd anniversary of Cambodia's national independence. The event also served to welcome the upcoming "Francophonie Village."

According to Agence Kampuchea Presse, Huot Hak, the Minister of Tourism, addressed participants as he presided over the cycling tour. The Francophonie Village event is scheduled to take place from November 13 to 17, under the theme "The Khmer smile will be the smile of the Francophonie."

The cycling route began at the Ministry of Tourism and concluded in the park in front of Wat Botum Watey, which is set to host the Francophonie Village.