03. សារៈប្រយោជន៍នៃប្រាសាទព្រះវិហារ ADVANTAGES OF PREAH VIHEA TEMPLE

Prasat Preah Vihea is a sacred shrine which is located on the high and smooth plateau along the Dang Rek mountain about 625 meters in Preah Vihea province. The atmosphere around this temple is cool, smoggy, temperate and perfect landscapes. This temple decorated with many styles. Recently, we had introduced Preah Vihea into the world Heritage which prepared by UNESCO on 7^th July 2008, it gives us some important benefits.

First, we can preserve our territorial integrity and cultures. We can germinate conscience to all Khmers in all generations to love and glorify our cultures. We also change this area to become the world tourists target bothlocal and the international so we can reduce poverty by providing many kindes of services to Khmer people. Other important benefit is that we’ll get fund from UNESCO for preserve and maintain this world heritage.

Second, it’ll be acknowledged internationalize and it has its own values for the world. They’ll spread to the world what they have seen in Cambodia when they are back to their home country. More or less, the number of tourists in our country will be increasing and they’ll spread and ask for help from other country especially developed countries.

In conclusion, we can get many benefits both inside and outside the country, so we should try all our best to preserve and conserve our temples not only Preah Vihea but also all Khmer ancient temples because those are the priceless heritages from our ancestors.