Statue of Khmer scholar, Chuon Nath Patriarch, was made from bronze and decorated gold leaf, costing $219,000 in total. He was the foremost scholar of Khmer literature and Buddhism in the 20th century. The statue of Chuon Nath was inaugurated by Phnom Penh municipality, situated at the Hun Sen park roundabout.
Making this statue is aimed at showing all Cambodian teenagers of Khmer Scholar, raising the beauty of City and keeping souls and reputation in the heart of Cambodian people.
Bronze statue of Chuon Nath is situated in the Hun Sen Park in Phnom Penh City.
Building statues of re-known people helps encourage future generation. I appreciate this
That is good idea that government initiated to make our well-known Khmer Scholars for next young generation. We all have to applaud the government. Haha