Artists from Japan and Cambodia have showcased traditional performances at an event in Angkor to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the two countries' diplomatic ties. The Angkor area is a UNESCO World Heritage site.

The cultural exchange event was held on Sunday by a Cambodia-based Japanese group in front of the Bayon Temple in Siem Reap. The affair was organized in cooperation with the Cambodian government and other entities.

Japanese entertainers played Gagaku music and performed a Noh play, while gorgeously clad Cambodian women executed a graceful dance.

Japan's Ambassador to Cambodia Ueno Atsushi said his country has been involved in the preservation and restoration of the temple and other Angkor ruins.

Ueno also said that Japan was actively engaged in Cambodia's peace process. He added that he hopes the two countries will join hands as partners, so they can tackle regional and global challenges together.