Observance of the Mourning Ceremony to Pay Respect and Pray to the Soul of
Former King Norodom Sihanouk at the University of Cambodia
Chet Pisey (Head of Training and Translation)
On Tuesday, January 31 2012, the students, faculty, and management team of
the University of Cambodia and the SEA-TV staff and management team – a total of
more than 500 mourners – gathered in front of SEA-TV to observe the mourning
ceremony and pay respect to former King Father Norodom Sihanouk who passed away
in Beijing, China, on October 15, 2012.
“Former King Norodom Sihanouk was indeed a great king and has always remained in
our hearts and has been well recognized as the father of the nation, its
territorial integrity, and national unity … and fought for our country and
people’s independence,” said one UC student interviewed by SEA-TV crew. “We are
so pleased to see people throughout the country observing and conducting the
mourning ceremony for our late King Father’s death and pray for him to rest in
peace for everlasting life,” another student added.
The mourning ceremony on the premises of UC in front of SEA-TV was accompanied
by traditional music which continued to be played until night.
