Show Navigation
back to search results

SihanoukFuneralProcession

01 FEBRUARY 2013 - PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA: Cambodians reach to help a young man who collapsed in grief as the funeral procession of former Cambodian King Norodom Sihanouk passed him. The man was revived and stayed at the procession. Norodom Sihanouk (31 October 1922 - 15 October 2012) was the King of Cambodia from 1941 to 1955 and again from 1993 to 2004. He was the effective ruler of Cambodia from 1953 to 1970. After his second abdication in 2004, he was given the honorific of "The King-Father of Cambodia." Sihanouk died in Beijing, China, where he was receiving medical care, on Oct. 15, 2012. His cremation is will be on Feb. 4, 2013. Over a million people are expected to attend the service. PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ

Add to Cart Add to Lightbox Download
Filename
SihanoukFuneralProcession070.jpg
Copyright
© Jack Kurtz
Image Size
4392x2928 / 7.5MB
Contained in galleries
Funeral Fit for a King, Cambodia (All)
01 FEBRUARY 2013 - PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA: Cambodians reach to help a young man who collapsed in grief as the funeral procession of former Cambodian King Norodom Sihanouk passed him. The man was revived and stayed at the procession. Norodom Sihanouk (31 October 1922 - 15 October 2012) was the King of Cambodia from 1941 to 1955 and again from 1993 to 2004. He was the effective ruler of Cambodia from 1953 to 1970. After his second abdication in 2004, he was given the honorific of "The King-Father of Cambodia." Sihanouk died in Beijing, China, where he was receiving medical care, on Oct. 15, 2012. His cremation is will be on Feb. 4, 2013. Over a million people are expected to attend the service. PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
Info