Cambodia will host a five day Village de la Francophonie in Phnom Penh from November 13 to 17, as a major public facing side event surrounding the 20th Francophonie Summit, according to officials.
The event will be held at Wat Botum Vatey Park and organised by the Ministry of Tourism in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Women’s Affairs and other government institutions.
The Francophonie Village is designed to bring together government institutions, businesses, cultural organisations, development partners and members of the public while highlighting Cambodia’s cultural identity, tourism potential and engagement with the wider Francophone community.
Five Main Components of the Francophonie Village
The five day event will feature five main components covering diplomacy, culture, business, exhibitions and gastronomy.
1. National Pavilions
National pavilions will showcase participating member states of the International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF), providing opportunities to present their cultures, products, services and national achievements.
2. Daily Cultural and Artistic Performances
The cultural programme will feature daily artistic and cultural performances coordinated by the Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts, with participation from OIF member states.
The programme is expected to provide visitors with an opportunity to experience cultural traditions from Cambodia and other parts of the Francophone world.
3. Conferences and Seminars
Conferences and seminars will bring together ministries, institutions and organisations for discussions and exchanges during the Francophonie Summit period.
These activities will provide a platform for stakeholders to share experiences and perspectives within the Francophone community.
4. General Exhibition Area
The exhibition area will include approximately 100 booths for public institutions, private companies, national and international organisations, development partners and other stakeholders.
Participating organisations will be able to showcase their achievements, products and services to visitors and other participants.
5. Francophone Gastronomy Village
Food will be another major feature of the event through the Francophone Gastronomy Village.
The area will highlight Khmer cuisine alongside culinary specialties from across the Francophone world, creating a public space where visitors can experience different food cultures.
Opportunity for Businesses and Organisations
The Ministry of Tourism has invited government ministries, associations, private-sector companies, media organisations and other stakeholders to participate in the Francophonie Village.
Businesses and organisations can participate particularly through exhibition booths and other activities.
Applications are open until October 9, 2026.
The opportunity could provide participating businesses with a platform to introduce their products and services to an audience connected with Cambodia’s tourism, cultural, diplomatic and Francophone activities.
Francophonie Summit to Take Place November 15–16
The Francophonie Village will run from November 13 to 17, surrounding the 20th Francophonie Summit, which is scheduled for November 15–16.
Holding the public exhibition across the summit period gives Cambodia an opportunity to combine the high level diplomatic programme with a broader public cultural and commercial event.
The initiative also places tourism, culture, gastronomy and private sector participation alongside Cambodia’s role within the Francophone community.
Angkor Times Analysis
The Francophonie Village represents more than a cultural exhibition because its five components connect diplomacy, tourism, culture, business and gastronomy in one public venue.
For Cambodia’s tourism and private sector, the approximately 100 booth exhibition could create opportunities to present products and services to international visitors and organisations participating in the summit programme.
The gastronomy component also gives Cambodia an opportunity to position Khmer cuisine alongside culinary traditions from other Francophone countries, while the cultural performances can provide a broader showcase of Cambodia’s artistic heritage.
The event’s timing is particularly significant because it will operate throughout the summit period, potentially making Wat Botum Vatey Park a public-facing meeting point for cultural and commercial activities connected to the Francophonie Summit.
However, the source does not provide details on expected visitor numbers, participating countries, individual exhibitors, booth fees or projected economic impact. Those details would be needed to assess the event’s commercial scale more precisely.
Key Facts
| Indicator | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Village de la Francophonie |
| Location | Wat Botum Vatey Park, Phnom Penh |
| Dates | November 13–17, 2026 |
| Francophonie Summit | November 15–16, 2026 |
| Organiser | Ministry of Tourism |
| Partner institutions | Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Women’s Affairs and other institutions |
| Exhibition booths | About 100 |
| Cultural programme | Daily performances |
| Food programme | Francophone Gastronomy Village |
| Application deadline | October 9, 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
When will the Francophonie Village take place?
The five day Francophonie Village will take place from November 13 to 17, 2026.
Where will the event be held?
It will be held at Wat Botum Vatey Park in Phnom Penh.
When is the 20th Francophonie Summit?
The summit is scheduled for November 15–16, 2026.
How many exhibition booths are planned?
The general exhibition area is expected to accommodate approximately 100 booths.
Who can participate?
The Ministry of Tourism has invited ministries, associations, private sector organisations, media and other stakeholders to participate through exhibition booths and activities.
When is the application deadline?
Applications are open until October 9, 2026.