Phnom Penh:A recreational cycling event took place this morning in Phnom Penh, covering a 73-kilometre route, to celebrate Cambodia's 73rd National Independence Day and to welcome the upcoming Francophonie Village event.

According to Agence Kampuchea Presse, the event was presided over by H.E. Huot Hak, the Minister of Tourism, who addressed the participants during the ceremony. The Francophonie Village is scheduled to take place from November 13 to 17 under the theme "The Khmer smile will be the smile of Francophonie."

The cycling route commenced at the Ministry of Tourism and concluded at the park in front of Wat Botum Watey, which is the designated venue for the Francophonie Village.