• The world's longest dragon boat carrying 179 rowers sails along the Mekong river. AFP
    The world's longest dragon boat carrying 179 rowers sails along the Mekong river. AFP
  • A man holds a measuring tape on the bow of the dragon boat. AFP
    A man holds a measuring tape on the bow of the dragon boat. AFP
  • An adjudicator from Guinness World Records awards a certificate to Hun Many, lawmaker and son of Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen. AFP
    An adjudicator from Guinness World Records awards a certificate to Hun Many, lawmaker and son of Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen. AFP
  • Cambodian dancers perform during the event. EPA
    Cambodian dancers perform during the event. EPA
  • Cambodian rowers make their way to the boat. EPA
    Cambodian rowers make their way to the boat. EPA
  • A Cambodian flag is painted on oars of the dragon boat. EPA
    A Cambodian flag is painted on oars of the dragon boat. EPA
  • Cambodian walk on a dock during the ceremony. AFP
    Cambodian walk on a dock during the ceremony. AFP
  • A Cambodian couple wearing traditional costume ride with 179 rowers. AFP
    A Cambodian couple wearing traditional costume ride with 179 rowers. AFP
  • The dragon boat won a place in the Guinness book of World Records, measuring 87.3 meters long. AFP
    The dragon boat won a place in the Guinness book of World Records, measuring 87.3 meters long. AFP

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Cambodia builds record-breaking 85m-long canoe - in pictures

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