Monkey Gangsters

Well, probably you ever heard about the word “gangster” which usually refers to the person who behaves violent or criminal activities in order to threaten people surrounding.

Right now, we have another group of gangsters acting by a group of three monkeys on their territory, Wat Phnom, where people usually go for relaxing, entertaining and praying for their life or living and it is also an interesting religious and cultural attraction place in the City with its long history.

Lately, the three gangsters (or bongthom) out of 200 monkeys had started their commitment to bit tourists, tear up the internet lines surrounding, and annoy people living nearby their camp. Police is now trying to arrest them for accusing by the law ….Sic!!!!!!! The police have put $250 for arresting them. The police try to catch unruly monkeys by using eggs laced with sleeping medicines, but seem they are smarter than the policemen. Let’s see what it will be in the next stage …

adapted from: ABC News and Everyday's Website

History of WAT PHNOM

The story goes that Lady Penh discovered four Buddha statues in a koki tree floating on the Mekong river. In 1372 she built a hill and a placed a shrine on top of this to house the precious artefacts. In 1434, King Ponhea Yat came and constructed the city which he gave the name Phnom Penh. The shrine has been rebuilt many times, each new reconstruction more beautiful than the previous one.

There is an altar for Yeay Penh ("grandmother Penh") between the stupa and the Vihear. People from Phnom Penh consider her as a powerful protective spirit of the town and they will offer for her and request her help for any major decisions.

The large stupa contains the remains of King Ponhea Yat (1405-1476) and his royal family. Inside the stupa, there is a Buddha statue from the Angkorean period.

Wat Phnom ("Mountain Pagoda") is the heart of the city. At 27 metres above sea level, it is the highest point in the area. The huge clock, illuminated at night, on the base of the hill at the southern side, has become one of Phnom Penh's night-time landmarks.

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