Takeo officials say prawn statue could draw visitors
Officials hope the new lakeside attraction will bring more visitors and business to local residents.
Friday 6 November · 06:02 · 1 min read
In 30 seconds
- Takeo officials said a new water-spraying prawn statue was inaugurated beside Takeo Lake on October 30. [1]
- A provincial council member said visitors were coming to Don Kaev to see and photograph the statue. [1]
- The provincial governor said the statue highlights Takeo’s food and provides a place for residents and tourists to visit. [1]
What happened
Takeo provincial officials welcomed a new water-spraying prawn statue beside Takeo Lake in Don Kaev town. The provincial administration inaugurated it on October 30. Council member Lay Sokha said it had attracted public attention and visitors, while Governor Vey Samnang said it represents a well-known local food and offers a place for people to visit and take photographs. The governor also said the province is improving roads, gardens and other lakeside facilities.
Why it matters
Officials say more visitors could benefit local vendors and prawn fishers. The report relays their expectations but provides no figures showing how much local income has increased.
Background
The governor said the province is also improving roads and gardens, building a boat-racing platform by the lake, and planning a temple in the lake and a road around it to develop Don Kaev as a tourist destination.
Key terms
- Provincial council
- A provincial body that discusses and advises on local administration and development.
Timeline
- October 30, 2026 Takeo provincial administration inaugurated the prawn statue beside Takeo Lake.
- November 5, 2026 A provincial council member spoke about the statue at a provincial council meeting.
Sources (1)
[1] Fresh News សមាជិកក្រុមប្រឹក្សាខេត្តតាកែវ ចាត់ទុកការកសាងរូបបង្កង នឹងជួយទាក់ទាញភ្ញៀវទេសចរមកខេត្តតាកែវកាន់តែច្រើនឡើង 5 Nov Read originalWas this explainer clear?
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