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Kampot City Prepares Bid to Join UNESCO Creative Cities Network in Gastronomy H.E. HUOT Hak, Minister of Tourism, presided over the final consultation workshop on the preparation of Kampot City’s nomination dossier for membership in the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) in the field of Gastronomy. The workshop was attended by H.E. Mr. Flavio Bonetti, UNESCO Representative to Cambodia; H.E. Pen Monymakara, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts; H.E. Mao Thonin, Governor of Kampot Province; representatives from the Kampot Provincial Administration and relevant stakeholders in the province; representatives from Battambang, Mondulkiri, and Ratanakiri provinces; private sector representatives; and experts, totaling more than 200 participants. On this occasion, H.E. the Minister emphasized that the workshop was not merely a technical consultation platform, but also a significant event demonstrating Cambodia’s collective commitment to promoting cultural values, creativity, and local identity for international recognition. H.E. the Minister expressed his sincere appreciation to UNESCO Cambodia, the Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts, the Kampot Provincial Administration, the technical working groups of the Ministry of Tourism and the Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts, and all relevant stakeholders for their close collaboration in preparing the nomination dossier. He also commended the people of Kampot, including artisans, entrepreneurs, producers, and chefs, for their contributions to preserving and developing the province’s cultural and culinary heritage. H.E. The Minister highlighted that Kampot possesses abundant potential, including natural resources, breathtaking landscapes, French colonial architectural heritage, and renowned agri-tourism products bearing Geographical Indication (GI) status and international recognition, such as Kampot Pepper, Kampot Salt and Salt Flower, Kampot Fish Sauce, Kampot Durian, and fresh seafood. These valuable assets provide a strong foundation for developing Kampot as a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy. At the same time, H.E. the Minister noted that modern tourism is no longer focused solely on sightseeing. Today’s travelers seek authentic experiences through culture, gastronomy, arts, music, and local lifestyles. Therefore, joining the UNESCO Creative Cities Network in Gastronomy would serve as a strategic platform to attract investment, enhance competitiveness, and promote sustainable development. H.E. The Minister also encouraged other cities and provinces across Cambodia to conduct research, identify, explore, and showcase their unique cultural, culinary, and creative assets, in preparation for future participation in the UNESCO Creative Cities Network. In his concluding remarks, H.E. the Minister expressed strong confidence that through close cooperation among all stakeholders, Kampot City would be able to elevate its profile and become a distinguished tourism destination, actively contributing to the promotion of gastronomy, creativity, cultural heritage, and sustainable development in Cambodia on the international stage. It should be noted that Battambang City was designated as a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy in 2023, clearly demonstrating Cambodia’s cultural richness and creative potential to the world. Kampot Province, 24 June 2026. #Cambodia #greenseasoncambodia #SolidaritySeason #ministryoftourismcambodia #huothak