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Dag-Rune Z
Sunset over the great port city

The province capital of Kampong Thom province is a nice stop halfway between Phnom Penh and Siem Reab. Over the years, the city has developed in a rapid tempo, and I find it more and more interesting to visit to check on the progress.
Cradle of the Khmer Empire
The area was an important capital in the pre-Khmer era, when the Funan culture and later the capital of the Chenla Kingdom lay down the basis for the great Angkor Empire.
Today it is a logical place to stay for the surrounding cultural and historic sites, including the UNESCO heritage site Prasat Sambor Prei Kouk. This was the state temples for Chenla Kingdom from 500 to 800 CE.
A hub for communication
The buses running from the capital via National Road 6 to Siem Reap and on to the Thai border often stops here. There are lodgings available from high end to hostels, markets, shops, restaurants and cafés.
Including a couple of really nice breakfast places, traditional or modern.
Notable sites are the city centre roundabout with the Independence monument, and the elephant statues fighting two tigers. On the north side of the river lays a large, see worthy pagoda.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kampong_Thom_city

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Photo shows an evening city centre with an Independence monument. This tower structure is a modern interpretation of more classic tower structures built during the Angkor Khmer imperial era. In the road cross around there are cars, buses, motos and people moving about in the warm sunset light and mood. There are classic French buildings and more modern city buildings. There are some construction machinery in the city. And a tall tower with cellular antennas. In the background there are a flat area rice paddock landscape broken up by trees, hedge rows and forest into a very colourful evening sunset sky.
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New Mexico Nomad

Took a quick trip to Chaco Canyon on my way to Gallup last week. The roads weren't as bad as they have been in the past. I entered from the east (Nageezi) and headed to Gallup via the dirt road to Seven Lakes. No other vehicles on that route. #NewMexico #history #roadtrip #travel #daytrip

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Dag-Rune Z
Overgrown tools of war in peace park

A notable feature in the Win-Win Memorial is a separate Peace Park south of the main monument.
Military equipment such as fighter jets, armoured vehicles, cannons, and tanks is displayed, surrounded and slowly engulfed by trees and plants that will eventually envelop the war machines.
A simple, yet powerful message.
The Win-Win Memorial or វិមានឈ្នះឈ្នះ (Vĭméan Chhneăh Chhneăh) in Khmer, marks the end of over 30 years of civil wars and two decades of relatively successful transition to a peaceful society. The memorial was inaugurated in December 2018.
This Memorial is located two miles north of the capital city Phnom Penh.
The photos shown here are from my visit with Khmer friends in February 2019, six weeks after the inauguration.
Photos show a MIG- 21 “Fishbed” supersonic fighter, an early Soviet-era T-55 MBT and a 105 mm towed light howitzer field canon.

https://drzinasia.wordpress.com/2025/01/01/a-memorial-over-a-win-win-peace-strategy/

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Photo shows a fighter jet placed on a concrete platform and surrounded by green trees and vegetation, slowly growing and envelop the weapons of war. It is a sunny day, and the sky is lightly clouded and light blue.
Photo shows an old main battle tank placed on a concrete platform and surrounded by green trees and vegetation, slowly growing and envelop the weapons of war. It is a sunny day, and the sky is lightly clouded and light blue.
Photo shows a field canon placed on a concrete platform and surrounded by green trees and vegetation, slowly growing and envelop the weapons of war. It is a sunny day, and the sky is lightly clouded and light blue.
#khmer#ទនលេសាបពញ#វិមានឈនះឈនះ
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Dag-Rune Z
Speed entry at Win-Win

When you are seven years old, speed is of essence. All the time!
A memorial symbolizing peace and reconciliation is probably worth to make a run for.
Located two miles north of the capital city Phnom Penh is the Win-Win Memorial, the first structure in what was to become a larger memorial and activity park area including a new sports stadium.
The main area is flanked by Cambodian and Buddhist flags.
The entire area spans 8 hectares and serves as a place of remembrance, reflection, and motivation. In addition to the central monument, there’s a separate 117-meter-long memorial wall adorned with bas-reliefs that narrate the journey toward peace. The site also features eight large and small water pools, a dedicated museum, several sculptures, and freshly planted trees and vegetation to create a greener park-like environment.
The Win-Win Memorial or វិមានឈ្នះឈ្នះ (Vĭméan Chhneăh Chhneăh) in Khmer, marks the end of over 30 years of civil wars and two decades of relatively successful transition to a peaceful society. The memorial was inaugurated in December 2018.

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Photo shows a girl running towards a tall stele monument. The entry to the area is flanked by red, white and blue Cambodian flags, and the five banded Buddhist flag. Her mother is walking after her child. It is a sunny day with partly cloudy blue sky. The area in front of the monument are light grey stone. The monument itself is even lighter.
#reconciliation#ទនលេសាបពញ#វិមានឈនះឈនះ
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Dag-Rune Z
The core promises of a Win-win-peace

Located two miles north of the capital city Phnom Penh is the Win-Win Memorial, a larger memorial and activity park area.

The Win-Win Memorial marks the end of over 30 years of civil wars and two decades of relatively successful transition to a peaceful society. It was inaugurated in December 2018.

Monolithic central stage
At the heart of the memorial stands a three-sided 33-meter-high monolith with a pentagonal base. The three sides represent guarantees given to all Khmer Rouge soldiers who surrendered: exemption from life sentences, employment, and the right to own property.

The pentagonal base symbolises the 5 main points in the Win-Win strategy: Divide, Isolate, Finish, Integrate and Develop.

Statues serving a punch of guardian symbolism
One of the sculptures repeated on three sides of the monument base depicts a three-headed elephant carrying a Garuda on its back, supporting a flying Naga serpent figure.

The elephants symbolize wisdom and royal power. The Garuda, a bird-human demigod from Hinduism, serves both as a devoted servant to the main deity Vishnu and an efficient, flexible guardian who swiftly comes to aid.

The three-headed Naga atop the sculpture signifies both wealth and prosperity, with each head corresponding to Buddhist trinity: the central head represents Buddha, the right head represents Dharma (Natural Law, the Rule of Good Life), and the left head represents the monks.

Naga also represents the mythic origin of the Khmer people.

https://drzinasia.wordpress.com/2025/01/01/a-memorial-over-a-win-win-peace-strategy/

#2019CE #angkor #architecture #art #Asia #ទន្លេសាបពញ-យ-តវិមានឈ្នះឈ្នះ #bluesky #buddhism #Cambodia #CambodiaPeaceDay #capital #capitalcity #citylife #countryside #NikonD850 #daytrip #endofcivilwars #history #moderncapital #Nikkor #Nikon #peaceful #pearlofAsia #PhnomPenh #roadtrip #transport #travel #VĭméanChhneăhChhneăh #win-win #winwinmemorial #WinWin #Memorial #វិមានឈ្នះឈ្នះ #Khmer
Photo shows a large stele with an elaborate statue in front. It is made of light-coloured stone and concrete. The background is a light blue sky with a few scattered clouds. The stele is clearly divided in three main parts, with a single spire in three parts on top. Probably with a lightning rod. The statue has a three headed elephant with wing as it base. It is ridden by a Garuda, a guardian figure with a bird of prey head, wings and feet, and human torso and arms. The Garuda supports a platform with a naga statue, a three headed snake with wings. Between the stele and the statue there is a light post one thirds the height of the stele with seven powerful floodlights.
#khmer#ទនលេសាបពញ#វិមានឈនះឈនះ
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Alo Japan

alojapan.com/1272283/experts-s Experts Say How to Make Japan Trip More Environmentally Friendly #Advertisement #DayTrip #Denver #expert #flight #FuturisticCity #itinerary #Japan #JapanTrips #Kyoto #LowCarbonEmission #PalomaZapata #plane #SarahFaith #Tokyo #trip #trips Japan has been calling my name for years. It’s home to striking mountains and diverse nature juxtaposed with futuristic cities, ancient temples, tempting foods, and welcoming people. And this year, I was dete…

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meteyou

Needed a mental reset via a day trip to Grado, Italy! 🌊 Swapping the keyboard for sand between the toes works wonders.

Listened to the waves, felt the sun, just breathed. An espresso on the beach helped clear the head. Great for fresh perspective – maybe some coding inspiration will follow. ✨

How do you disconnect and find your reset away from the screen? Always looking for ideas!

Sunlight sparkles on blue sea waves hitting a rough, dark breakwater. Shot from a low perspective.
Road intersection in Grado, Italy, with a red traffic light and signs for Trieste, Udine, and Gorizia. Water and town visible behind under a blue sky.
My girlfriend stands ankle-deep in the sea, facing away towards a distant pier, holding a bag with her shoes hanging from it.
Brick church tower with a clock face and pointed spire against a clear blue sky.
#Grado#Italy#DayTrip
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