“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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Warmest Welcome to May
Barely a blink of an eye and May has arrived. I am not sure about you but I am glad April is over! It’s been a crazy month, working during the day and preparing for the UNPFII early in the mornings, late evenings and weekends! Reminds me of times before the pandemic happened and yet
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An interview & two speeches
On Friday, I got an opportunity to be interviewed by Voice of Kampuchea-Krom, a non profit radio created to promote the voices of the Khmer Krom people in the Khmer language. It is the only radio program of its kind that was created by and for the Khmer-Krom people. Most of its broadcasters are volunteers
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Peace, Justice and the work of Khmer-Krom at the United Nations
This morning, I woke up to rain, sounding like a drum beating on the roof of our house. As it cleared and sunlight started to brighten the day, I could hear the sounds of birds chirping. Singing in anticipation of today. Like we are, in our excitement to attend the United Nations Permanent Forum on
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Finding time for the important things in life
It’s been a week, how are you doing? The busyness of life in April has caught me by surprise. It is when we are most busy that we must take extra care of ourselves. One of the most common questions that I get from friends is how do I do it all? Between community work,
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April & the blessings of the Khmer New Year
As we turn the corner into the month of April, Cambodians around the world are preparing to celebrate the Khmer New Year, chol chnam Khmer, which falls on April 14th through 16th. A three day event and a national holiday in Cambodia, the new year celebration marks the end of the harvest session, allowing farmers
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Winter chills and warm hearts
Just when we thought we were in Spring, a cold front moves into Florida and we are once again feeling the chills of winter. Whether it is the weather or our emotions, we are in a constant state of change. What happens though if the change overwhelms you? Do you try to ignore it? Or
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