A View In Somrong Village

My Scholarship entry - A 'place' I have visited

CAMBODIA | Saturday, 12 January 2013 | Views [660] | View Larger Image

It is a hard life. Some people sell meat some fish to survive and struggle each day to sell their product. Until somebody buys the fish the raw meat is nothing more but a feast for flies.

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I would like to tell you a story of a place that left a strong impression on me.

Upon entering the Somrong village at Shoutnikom district in Siem Reap in Cambodia there was a boy whose gaze is fascinating. He had certain, sincere and naive energy about him. His name is Leengphour and he penitently waits for his mother to finish her work so that they can join the rest of the village at the ceremony. His mother is a tailor but during the weekend she sells meat so that her youngest child can attend school. Leengphour father is an English teacher in Somrong High school.

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Mother and daughter hurried to the pagoda to prepare for the ceremony, while others are still working. Before entering the pagoda, they take of their shoes and even though that Sunday was really hot, they covered their knees.

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A View In Somrong Village

My Scholarship entry - A 'place' I have visited

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