Kampot, Cambodia – The 11th Sea Festival is scheduled to be held in Kampot province from December 13 to 15, 2024. Preparations for the event are being guided by Kampot Province Governor Mr. Mao Thunin, who has outlined extensive plans to ensure a joyful and organized celebration.
The Kampot Provincial Administration has engaged various stakeholders, including municipal administrations, district departments, military units, and private sector organizations, to participate in the festival’s organization and activities. The administration is urging all community members, including government bodies, businesses, religious institutions, and local traders, to actively contribute to creating a festive atmosphere.
Governor Thunin has emphasized the importance of disseminating information about the 11th Sea Festival throughout the province. Municipalities, districts, and local institutions are tasked with informing residents about the event, with expectations for widespread participation. To enhance the celebratory spirit, community members are encouraged to decorate their homes and public spaces with national flags, religious flags, and banners, aligning with the theme of the festival.
As part of the preparations, the Kampot Green Garbage Collection and Cleaning Company, along with 2 Thnou Company, have been instructed to maintain cleanliness in Kampot City by ensuring that streets are swept and litter-free from now until the festival concludes. To ensure the safety and security of both national and international visitors, the Provincial Police Commission and the Provincial Gendarmerie Command are coordinating efforts to maintain public order and traffic management during the event.
Further preparations include cleaning and decorating along major national roads leading into the province, with instructions for the Provincial Department of Public Works and Transport to tend to roadside grass and ensure that infrastructure is visually appealing ahead of the festival.
The Provincial Department of Cults and Religions is also playing a pivotal role by inviting local leaders and religious figures to assist in environmental clean-up efforts and decorative initiatives for the festival. Additionally, the health sector has been mobilized to ensure that health centers and hospitals are prepared and hygienic, enhancing the overall wellbeing of attendees.
To increase publicity for the event, the Provincial Information Department is tasked with creating video clips to broadcast information about the festival, while various entertainment activities planned by the Inter-Ministerial Commission will be promoted through media channels to generate excitement and engagement among the public.
Advertising companies within the province are urged to display festival-related billboards by November 25, 2024, to ensure that promotional materials reach a wide audience. The Provincial Department of Tourism will monitor pricing for tourism services to ensure fair practices during the festival period, and the Provincial Department of Commerce will oversee compliance with regulations to prevent any fraudulent activities.