Selected excerpts of the impromptu speech delivered by Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet at the closing session of the 32nd National Convention of the Buddhist Monks in 2024 [Unofficial excerpts and translations]

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[2] (1) In absence of religion, people no longer think about sin or the boundaries of virtue and morality The Khmer history is perhaps the most unique. There was a period of three years, eight months, and 20 days (under the Democratic Kampuchea,) in which religion was abolished. Some countries have had restriction on this…

Selected excerpts of the adlib remarks of Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet at the closing ceremony of the Cambodian Mixed Martial Arts (CMMA) contests [Selected excerpts and translations]

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(1) Whether winning or losing, the main goal of the game is respect, love and friendship I do not have much​ to say today. For the past three days, you have been taking parts in the contest with full care and management […] I thank the organizing committee […] and the participation of contestants from…

Selected excerpts of the impromptu speech of Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet at the ninth meeting with some 1,000 wiseman-woman across the country [Unofficial excerpts and translations]

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[1] (1) Wiseman-woman play important roles in maintaining the practice and the preservation of the Khmer traditions Cambodia has gotten a clear cultural tradition and civilization for thousands of years […] although the country has moved into the stage of advancement and wide-ranging education, where, in the modern age, people have access to smart phones,…

Selected excerpts of Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet at the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the Samdech Preah Prom Rotmony Pin Saem Museum [Unofficial excerpts and translations]

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[1] (1) Win-win politics stops death by war, protects territory and cultural heritages The construction of this museum contributes to the socio-economic development of Siem Reap and the country as firstly it contributes to the preservation of the ancestral cultural heritages and secondly to the promotion of tourism in Siem Reap through the organization of…

Excerpts of the impromptu speech of Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet at the Cambodian Artists Association “Heirs (of Cambodian Culture)” under the slogan – “Keep the Old, Create and Develop the New” [Unofficial Excerpts and Translation]

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[3] (1) Innovation must have Cambodian-style rule Today, our theme is to inherit (as heirs to the Cambodian culture under) the slogan – “keep the old, create and develop new”. This is the right word and we should uphold it regularly. We cannot ignore or forget the existing achievements. We cannot ignore the achievements that…

Excerpts of the impromptu speech of Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet at the solidarity dinner and medals bestowment in honor of artists [Unofficial excerpts and translations]

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(1) Globalization and integration of Cambodia – an opportunity to present the Khmer cultural identity on the international stage Globalization and integration of Cambodia into the world stage gives us opportunities but also brings challenges. The opportunity arises from the integration into the international arena, especially in the field of culture, is that Cambodia has…

Excerpts of impromptu comment of Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet at the stocktaking of 2023 and directives setting for 2024 of the Ministry of Environment [Unofficial Excerpts and Translations]

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[1] (1) Development and conservation must go hand in hand. Our people here, as well as billions of people around the world, need an earth that is conducive to coexistence and longevity. Development is necessary to address current issues and needs for the future, but we must also think about maintaining this value and environment.…

Selected excerpts of Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet at the inauguration ceremony of the Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport [Unofficial excerpts and translation]

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Today’s inauguration of historic achievement, a modern airport which can accommodate multiple flights is an achievement not only for meeting current needs, but also a preparation for the future. (1) This development is a symbol of two major works that we have been working on – firstly, the work of development and secondly, the work…