U.S. Embassy Phnom Penh has extended New Year greetings to the people of Cambodia, marking the celebration of Khmer New Year 2025 with the release of a special video, "The Kun Khmer Kid". This video highlights the cultural heritage of Cambodia through the traditional martial art of Kun Khmer. The embassy encourages viewers to enjoy and share the video via platforms like Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, or X.
The storyline follows an American diplomat named Dan, who explores Kun Khmer, training under the guidance of Tharoth Sam, a notable Cambodian athlete who achieved a silver medal at the World MMA Championships in 2023. Through months of dedicated training, Dan participates in a friendly match, where the outcome emphasizes "Friendship wins the match," symbolizing the unity and respect shared between Cambodia and the United States.
The U.S. Embassy Phnom Penh also wished Cambodians and people worldwide joy, prosperity, and health in the upcoming Year of the Snake.