“People without knowledge of their past, history or culture is a like a tree without roots.”
-Irish Quote
សួស្តី! Hello!
I’m Sothy. សុធី។
Welcome! As the first generation Khmer Krom living abroad, it can be mighty confusing to figure out who you are or why you are here. This site was created for two reasons. Firstly, to help you explore your culture, identity and ultimately help you find your place in the world just like what I am doing right now. Secondly, to help advocate for the voices of the Khmer Krom people, who like the cherteal tree, stands unrecognized as the Indigenous Peoples of the Mekong Delta and its surrounding region.
Whatever reason brings you here, know that you will learn, find inspiration, belonging and be unstoppable in helping to make the world a better place.
LATEST POSTS
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A Letter of Thanks & Appreciation For Supporting Cherteal.com
As 2022 comes to an end, I am thankful for each and every one who followed liked, or shared a post from Cherteal.com. You are the reason Cherteal continues to exist today. As you may know, Cherteal was created two years ago to bring my love of writing, community, and Khmer Krom together. Each article…
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Finding Your Khmer Identity
Curious about learning more about your Khmer identity? Here is a guide with six ways you can learn more.
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Six Reasons Why You Should Celebrate Khmer’s Festival of the Dead
Khmer’s Festival of the Dead is more than just ghosts and candy corn, it is about honoring our ancestors and performing acts of kindness to our elders and spiritual leaders. Here are six reasons why you should celebrate it.
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The Perfect Fit
Have you ever had moments when things come together for you? Like you were in the right place at the right time? Here is a story of how faith and friends gave me a gift that was the perfect fit.
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Finding Light and Laughter Once Again
I am trying to find a funny moment in life but I am feeling stuck. Who am I and why am I not laughing? More importantly, are you?
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Moments of Love
Something happened and my heart stopped. And then it started again, radiating a love so simple and profound that I felt healed and whole again. All because he said I love you.
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