Salt Workers Roundabout, Kampot

What you will see

The centrepiece is a sculpture of a group of salt workers in the middle of their work. Two of the figures carry baskets of salt, the image the monument is built around. The piece is meant to honour the labourers who rarely get credit for what ends up in kitchens and shops.

Around the base there are plants and flowers, which soften the traffic island and make it one of the greener corners of town. People do stop here to look at the sculpture and take photos, though it is a roundabout first, so keep an eye on vehicles.

Why salt workers get a monument

Kampot salt is harvested from the salt fields around the town, and it has a reputation for quality and a distinctive flavour. The work is done by hand using traditional methods handed down over generations, out in strong sun and tough conditions.

The roundabout reflects how closely the trade is tied to the local economy and to Kampot's sense of identity. As the town changes, the monument serves as a reminder of the people whose labour helped shape it.

Visiting tips

• It is an easy stop on the way through town, and a few minutes is enough.
• Use the Google Maps link on this page to pin the exact spot.
• If the sculpture makes you curious about the real thing, the salt fields outside town are where the harvesting happens.
• Take photos from the pavement, not from the carriageway.