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Merry Christmas

2011-12-24T09:42:00.000-08:00

Ces ouvrières chantent le chaos de la croissance cambodgienne

2011-09-26T12:30:00.000-07:00

http://www.rue89.com/2011/09/26/ces-ouvrieres-qui-chantent-le-chaos-cambodgien-223489 (De Phnom Penh) Exploitation dans les usines textiles, esclavage sexuel, évictions forcées, sida, corruption : à elles sept, ces jeunes femmes ont subi tous les fléaux du Cambodge. Ouvrières reconverties en chanteuses, elles ont constitué voilà six ans un groupe a cappella, The Messenger Band. Mais les

Letter denouncing alleged mistreatment and corruption at the Cambodian Embassy in Paris

2011-04-24T23:59:00.001-07:00

Dear Readers, Please find below an anonymous letter from one of our readers in France, protesting the corruption at the Cambodian Embassy in Paris. This irate reader complaints about the rude behavior of Cambodian officials at the embassy, as well as unacceptable demand for fees that exceed the legal limits. The original letter is in French. The English version is our translation.Thank

Preah Vihear ou la fierté blessée des Thaïlandais

2011-04-24T00:44:00.001-07:00

http://www.gavroche-thailande.com/actualites/societe/1486-preah-vihear-ou-la-fierte-blessee-des-thailandais Preah Vihear ou la fierté blessée des Thaïlandais Jamais vraiment remise de la décision de la Cour Internationale de Justice d’avoir attribué la souveraineté du temple au Cambodge, la Thaïlande ne reconnaît pas

The Nation EDITORIAL: Foot-dragging puts Thailand at a disadvantage

2011-03-08T00:15:00.000-08:00

EDITORIAL Foot-dragging puts Thailand at a disadvantage By The Nation http://www.nationmultimedia.com/2011/03/08/opinion/Foot-dragging-puts-Thailand-at-a-disadvantage-30150287.html Published on March 8, 2011

[Thai] Military interference hinders a settlement of border issues [A viewpoint from a Thai academic]

2011-03-04T09:35:00.001-08:00

[Thai] Military interference hinders a settlement of border issues [A viewpoint from a Thai academic] March 2, 2011By Pavin ChachavalpongpunThe Nationsome Thai soldiers deployed along the border complained of Abhisit's seemingly hopeless approach toward Cambodia, and that they decided to fire artillery into the Preah Vihear Temple to demonstrate their frustration as much as their

Michael Hayes’ damaging misapprehension

2011-02-23T15:12:00.001-08:00

Thursday, February 24, 2011 Tuesday, 22 February 2011Professor Pen Ngoeun Letter to the Phnom Penh PostMichael Hayes, in an article published on 17 February 2011 by The Phnom Penh Post under the title: “The view from Cambodia,” is not “a spin doctor for the government of Cambodia” as he mentioned about himself, but he is certainly a spin doctor for Thailand, when he suggested that:

Border Conflict: The view from Cambodia

2011-02-18T23:28:00.000-08:00

An article written by Michael Hayes co-founded The Phnom Penh Post in 1992 and was Publisher and Editor-in-Chief from 1992 to 2008http://www.phnompenhpost.com/index.php/2011021746854/National-news/the-view-from-cambodia.htmlThe view from Cambodia Thursday, 17 February 2011 15:01 Michael Hayes Photo by: Michael Hayes Villagers displaced by the fighting line up to receive

Happy New Year 2011

2011-01-01T00:54:00.000-08:00

Wish you a happy and prosperous new year 2011.Good Health and Success in Life.

Pictures from Kennedy Space Center

2010-06-09T11:42:00.000-07:00

Kennedy Space Center is about 1 hour drive from Orlando (international drive), on the Atlantic Coast.

Road trip from Virginia to Orlando, April 11, 2010

2010-05-28T14:33:00.001-07:00

We left Virginia down south to Orlando at about 4PM. Virginia to Orlando is 14 hours drive or 860 miles (1 400 km). We have to follow highway I-95, passing through North Carolina,South Carolina, Georgia and then enter Florida state. Well, it is not too far to drive..Just some 30 minutes after leaving, we got stuck in the traffic jam in the Virginia suburbs. It appears that it is always like

Road trip to New York, Washington DC/Virginia and Orlando (Florida)

2010-05-07T13:31:00.000-07:00

I visited with my family to New York, Virginia/Washington DC and Orlando(Florida) from April 9 to 23.Our plane, from Madrid, landed in John F. Kennedy Internal Airport (New York) on April 9 at 19h. The time to take the rental car and to bring kids to the restroom, we left to Virginia at 21h. We were a little bit behind the schedule as I told our friends in Virginia that we will arrive between 12h

Prince Sirik Matak's letter to US Ambassador

2010-05-01T12:07:00.000-07:00

Article excerpted from http://khmerization.blogspot.com/2010/05/prince-sirik-mataks-letter-to-us.htmlDear Readers, The following is a letter Prince Sisowath Sirik Matak, a cousin of Prince Sihanouk, wrote to U.S Ambassador John Gunther Dean a few days before Phnom Penh fell to the Khmer Rouge on 17th April 1975. He refused to flee to the U.S but took refuge in the French Embassy when the Khmer

"Neuk Ohn" by Maelle ... and friends in Virginia

2010-04-26T12:15:00.000-07:00

During my recent visit to the US east coast, it was nice to meet some old friends again in Virginia/Washington DC after a long time of separation (26 years for some of them). I met Rith, Rathana, Sovanna, Marin, Rattana's family, Heang, ...I will post some pictures... In the meantime you can appreciate the music by Rith's band which will certainly remind you the old time.

Land grabbing in Cambodia, the tragedy continues for poor Khmers

2010-03-21T02:43:00.000-07:00

Below are some articles related to the land grabbing in Kompong Speu. They illustrate the current situation trends in Cambodia where rich people (Cambidans?, Chineses, Taiwaneses,...) can do whatever they want over the poor Khmers... with the benediction of the law of course.In this particular situation, the land is claimed to be owned by a Taiwanese busniessman (who was granted a Cambodian

A lesson of skii

2010-03-09T15:58:00.001-08:00

Ski season 2010

2010-03-09T15:45:00.001-08:00

The winter is unusually long this year and it is quite cold in the Grenoble area. Hopefuly the blue sky and the warm weather will be back soon!Some pictures taken nearby my home:A frozen lake ...It snows as much as in the mountain...

Carnet de voyage: CAMBODGE Dans l’enfer vert des Cardamomes

2010-02-13T02:27:00.000-08:00

Below is an interesting travelog about traversing Cardamom mountains from Pailin to Koh Kong. I hope to do it one day.Unfortunately the arctcile is in French for you who read only English.Enjoy,------------------------------------------------------------------------GAVROCHE Frédéric Amat

Rithy Sen Refugee Camp

2010-02-13T02:09:00.000-08:00

I fell into this interesting article about a moth back and would like to share it with you guys who knew or lived in this camp at the Cambodian-Thai border in 1980s.The writer seems to know very well the camp. Thanks for sharing it.The original article is posted on Wikipedia here"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nong_Samet_Refugee_CampEnjoy,SakunNong Samet Refugee Camp From Wikipedia, the

Son Sann's Biography

2010-01-20T00:27:00.000-08:00

The original text is posted here: http://khmerization.blogspot.com/2010/01/son-sanns-biography.htmlWednesday, 20 January 2010 Son Sann's Biography Photo : SON SANN and S K MONOHA (second right) at Hérouville Saint Clair,1992, FranceShared by S K MONOHA of CambodiaSon Sann's Biography Son Sann (October 5, 1911 – December 19, 2000) was a Cambodian politician and anti-communist resistance

Happy New Year 2010 - BONNE ANNEE 2010

2009-12-31T07:13:00.000-08:00

Tous mes voeux de bonheur et surtout de sante pour cette nouvelle année 2010.Wish you all a happy new year 2010.Peace be with you.

Merry Christmas

2009-12-24T06:16:00.000-08:00

Some pictures from last week when it was cold.

16-year-old burned alive // Adolescent brûlé vif : colère du gouvernement

2009-09-15T07:37:00.000-07:00

Very sad story... why some people need to be so cruel? Some Khmer reactions can be viewed here: http://ki-media.blogspot.com/2009/09/officials-say-16-year-old-burned-alive.htmlThe arctile in French is at the end of the English one.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Monday, 14 September 2009Thet SambathThe Phnom Penh

The Khmer from the diaspora: is a new generation back? (1/2)

2009-09-11T23:43:00.000-07:00

Article in French:Khmers de l'étranger : la nouvelle génération de retour ? (1/2)http://ka-set.info/actualites/cultures-et-societe/cambodge-khmers-cambodgiens-diaspora-rapat-090910.htmlTranslated from French by Ji-Sook Leehttp://cambodia.ka-set.info/culture-and-society/news-khmer-cambodians-diaspora-090910.htmlBy Barbara Delbrouck 11-09-2009For nearly thirty years, Cambodians have fled their

Etre ou ne pas être khmer : le difficile retour de la diaspora au Cambodge (2/2)

2009-09-11T06:22:00.000-07:00

This article in French is excerpted from here: http://ka-set.info/actualites/cultures-et-societe/cambodge-diaspora-cambodgien-etranger-khmer-retour-identite-090911.htmlIt is about the difficult question of oversea khmers who wanted to go back and live in Cambodia.The article is very interesting (even I just read the first lines).... I will post later the English version.Enjoy,Sakun---------------

Khmers de l'étranger : la nouvelle génération de retour ? (1/2)

2009-09-11T06:00:00.000-07:00

Below is an interesting article about Khmer overseas of the second generation who wanted to go back and work in Cambodia. It is in French...The original article is excerpted from ka-set.info: http://ka-set.info/actualites/cultures-et-societe/cambodge-khmers-cambodgiens-diaspora-rapat-090910.htmlEnjoy,Sakun--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Politics, confusion stall temple solution

2009-09-02T05:11:00.000-07:00

Wednesday, 2 September 2009 Politics, confusion stall temple solution By Supalak GanjanakhundeeThe NationPublished on September 2, 2009The dispute with Cambodia over Preah Vihear Temple will not end easily since political forces in Thailand are keen only on presenting more problems, rather than pushing for a constructive solution.The unnecessary conflict with Cambodia broke out more than 13

A Global Rice Revolution

2009-08-29T00:16:00.000-07:00

Friday, August 28, 2009 A Cambodian farmer, plows in the rice paddy at Prey Kla village, Kampong Speu province, some 35 kilometers (22 miles) south of Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Friday, Aug. 28, 2009. (AP Photo/Heng Sinith)Friday, 28 August 2009Written by Michele CempakaAsia Sentinel (Hong Kong)A Jesuit priest transforms centuries-old growing practices The traditional methods that Asian farmers

Souvenir from Cambodian Border Camps in 1980s

2009-08-15T00:42:00.000-07:00

Below is a beautiful email from Lam Sophan which recalls our memory about our lives in Site 1 and Site 2 camps along the Cambodian-Thai border (1982 - 1989).... Good souvenir!Thank you Hok for forwarding this email.Enjoy,Sakun________________________________________________________________> From: huon hok> Subject: Fw: Hok> To: "Sakun"> Cc: "Lam Sophan"> Date: Wednesday, August 12, 2009, 1:35 PM>

Fr. Vincent left us one year ago - 4/8/2008

2009-08-04T01:04:00.000-07:00

On 4/8/2008, Fr. Vincent left us.His death was/is very sad to us all. I still remember his funeral as it was yesterday.I remember his face, his smile, his kindness, his gentleness, ....I hope he stays in peace where he is.We all pray for you, especially on this particular day.

Visit of a friend from Japan

2009-07-17T11:43:00.000-07:00

At the begining of this month, I was happy to receive a friend, Reasey, from Japan. The last time I accidentally met him was while I visited Cambodia in 1996 in Angkor wat compound in Siem Reap, Cambodia.After visiting Lyon with Phala in the afternoon of July 3, Saren offered us a delicious dinner at his appartment in Grenoble.On July 4, we went to visit Annecy, a town close to Geneva. Here are

Preah Vihear, a conflict in regard to history

2009-07-17T10:03:00.000-07:00

I read recently an interesting article about the conflict over Preah Vihear temple written by a French, who was in Cambodia in 1992 as a UN peace-keeping force. Here is the article (in English and then in blue in French).EnjoyMonday, June 29, 2009 Looking at the Preah Vihear Conflict in the Light of History Op-Ed by PIERRE-YVES CLAISLa version francaise se trouve en fin du texte

In memory of Fr. Charles Dierckx

2009-06-20T13:53:00.000-07:00

Fr. Charles Dierckx left us on 24/4/2009.All friends from around the globe pray for him and say thank you for what he has done. We pray he would join his lovely brother Fr. Vincent in a peaceful world. We hope he has found a good new life...The last time I met him was at the funeral of his brother Fr. Vincent in August 2008. Even with great pain of the lost of his brother, he came to welcome

Looking for Buth Sophat

2009-06-08T11:54:00.001-07:00

A friend asked me to find his friend who has been in France since 1984. If you know him, please let me know.Thanks in advance.Sakun-------------Info about the people we are looking for ----------------- Name: Buth Sophat (Mr.)- Live in France since 1984- Last known address: 15 Bd J. Kennedy, 51.000 Chalon/manes, FRANCEEmail from the person, Kong Bunthan, who looks for Buth Sophat:I am enclosed a

Grotte de Choranche - Visit to the cave of Choranche - 22/5/2009

2009-05-27T15:02:00.000-07:00

I visited the cave of Choranche (name in French: Grotte de Choranche) last Friday 22/5/2009 with the family. The cave is located in a chain of mountains called the Vercors. It is about 45 minutes drive from Grenoble.Inside the cave, it was cold -- it was about 10°c while it was 30°c outside the cave, you can enjoy the view of the natural lakes, rivers and a unusual shape of a specie between white

As I Walk to Prison: Letter from Mu Sochua

2009-05-12T01:24:00.000-07:00

A story which makes you understand a bit about how Cambodia is governed by a group of people in power since 1979.SakunThe original post was here: http://ki-media.blogspot.com/2009/05/as-i-walk-to-prison-letter-from-mu.html As I Walk to Prison: Letter from Mu Sochua 2009-05-04Letter to the Council of Asian Liberals and Democrats (CALD)Between 1975-1979, over 1.7 million Cambodian women, men

A beautiful clip of the song "Stand By Me"

2009-04-12T11:45:00.000-07:00

A new clash between Thailand and Cambodia on April 3. 2009

2009-04-03T23:52:00.000-07:00

The clash happened at the same place Veal Entry, near Preah Vihear, as in last October 2008 as the result of unresolved border demarcation issue. Both sides have promised to resolve the border issue peacefully but nothing has been done so far except talking and talking. Thailand's side has been busy with its own internal affair and Preah Vihear is a hot subjet to Thai government. Many Thais still

Cambodian cooking lesson from Las Vegas

2009-03-27T14:30:00.000-07:00

A small video took during my visit to Samphal & Sophorn in Las Vegas in April 2008.You can admire the talent of the cook Sophorn :-)

Weddings

2009-03-21T13:54:00.000-07:00

Wedding pictures from Site 2 and Cambodia...

More pictures from Site 2

2009-03-21T13:25:00.000-07:00

Pictures from Site 2

2009-03-13T15:25:00.000-07:00

Khmer New Year 4/1985, Site 2... a month after fleeing from the Vietnamese Attack on Site 1In the lake behind Ampil High School School, Site 2, 1986.Ampil High School, Site 2, 10/4/1986 -- Khmer New YearDangrek High School, Site 2, 1987?Ampil High School, Ampil, Site 2, 1986?

Some pictures with Fr. Vincent

2009-03-13T15:09:00.000-07:00

Fr. Vincent and Boney in Bangkok end 1989 (?)Fr. Vincent, Boney & Yon on 18/2/1989 (Rithysen, Site 2)Picture took in Cambodia after 1993?A happy man

The only picture from Site 1

2009-03-13T15:06:00.000-07:00

Ampil Camp: 1982-1985

2009-03-10T13:28:00.001-07:00

Below are 3 souvenir pictures from Ampil camp where we had spent almost 4 years of our life. Ampil was a military camp belonging to KPNLF led by his excellency Son San. It was the first camp to offer the middle school studies at the beginning of 1982. Students from the other camps under the control of KPNLF were encouraged to come to Ampil to continue their studies. The only thing to know by the

Strange images of development in Phnom Penh

2009-03-07T00:25:00.000-08:00

On Saturday 7/2/2009, I did a small promenade along the Mekong River before I went to Raksmey's house. We stopped at Samdech Chourn Nath Park and took some pictures. Near the park, there are a big building and a small Khmer style building.The big building is Naga Casino and the small one is Buddhist Institute (something like that). For me, the big building represents Money and/or Corruption

KPNLF commemoration

2009-03-06T05:56:00.000-08:00

The article below is excerpted from The Phnom Penh Post. I am happy to read this kind of article which talks about the hard past we underwent at the border.Enjoy,SakunThe original articile is here:http://ki-media.blogspot.com/2009/03/kpnlf-commemoration.htmlKPNLF commemoration Written by Brendan

Go skiing at Chamrouuse. Feb.21.2009

2009-03-04T11:16:00.000-08:00

[I will drop some more articles later on Cambodia.]Back from Cambodia, I went skiing on a sunny saturday Feb. 21 with my family & Saren at the ski resort Chamrousse.Chamrousse is one of the popular ski resorts near Grenoble. It is about 30 Km from my home. When the sky is clear, I have a nice view on the top of the ski resort.Some pictures from Chamrousse.A beautiful blue sky. In front is the

List of some people I met in Feb. 2009 visit

2009-03-04T10:47:00.000-08:00

Below is the list of some poeple I met during my visit in Feb. 2009.Now the difficulty is to match the name with the face of each person...I put some names below the pictures in the two previous article.No 13. Pov Vannara 016 550 522

Visit to Battambang. Feb. 9 to 13

2009-03-02T12:34:00.000-08:00

My visit to Battambang is mainly for the family reasons. I spent most of the time with my old parents, my brothers, sisters, nephews and relatives. I felt more safer in Battambang than the last times I visited this town. The town has been rapidly developped. The old metal bridge (Spean Dek) is replaced by a new bridge. There is a park along Sangker River where people come each evening for a

Meet friends in Phnom Penh on 7/2/2009 - video-clips

2009-02-26T16:17:00.000-08:00

3 clips from the party at Raksmey's house.The first two are the original version. The last one is a mix of clips and pictures.

Meet friends in Phnom Penh on 7/2/2009

2009-02-26T15:26:00.000-08:00

Below are some pictures took during the party organized on 7/2/2009 at Raksmey's house. We had spent time together from 11 AM until 6 or 7 in the evening.Thanks Hok, Raksmey, Vansak and wives for the organization. Thanks for all friends to come for the party. Thanks Vuthy, Ratanak and Mey to make a long trip from Poipet, Battambang and Svay Rieng to Phnom Penh.I was happy to meet you all...Above

Turtle eaters

2009-02-23T12:07:00.000-08:00

Some pictures took during a dinner in a restaurant in Phnom Penh (Feb. 6 evening).As you can see we had turtles for dinner. There is not much meat to eat but it is delicious.More pictures: http://picasaweb.google.com/cheayden/PhnomPenhFeb62009#

Feb. 6 : meet Lieke

2009-02-22T00:44:00.000-08:00

Hok woked us up by his call at about 7 in the morning. He came to pick us at the hotel some minutes later. Vansak left for work.Hok, Sovannara and I went to take Raksmey at his work with us. Together we went for a breakfast in a clean restaurant (no dust, no beggars, no flies)After breakfast (noodle soup followed by ice-coffee with milk), we went together to see Lieke. She is a big Belgian friend

Feb.5: arriving at Phnom Penh Airport

2009-02-21T08:12:00.000-08:00

My flight from Seoul landed in Phnom Penh Airport (Pochentong) at 22h50. I was alone in the range of 3 seats in the plane. There were a lot of Korean businessmen, some Cambodians, a few western tourists...I went quickly to ask for a visa on arrival. I handed my passport and necessary papers I filled in the plane to a guy in charge of the visas. The guy looked friendly... He asked me to give

Back home from my visit to Cambodia - Feb 17.2009

2009-02-17T02:14:00.001-08:00

I arrived home yesterday at mid-night after more than 24 hours flights/waiting from Cambodia. I am exhausted but am happy to be back home with the family.I was happy to meet family and some friends during my visit. Thanks to Hok, Ra, Raksmey and Vansak for your times and the organisation of the party held at Raksmey's house. My special thanks go to your wives for the preparation of the

Visit to Cambodia: Feb 4 to Feb 15. 2009

2009-02-05T00:24:00.000-08:00

I am on the way to Cambodia. I am now (Feb 5. 17h30 -- Korean time) landing in Seoul Incheon, South Korea and am waiting for the flight connection to Cambodia.The flight from Paris to Seoul with Asiana Airlines was great. The Korean food in the plane was excellent, the hotess were always available to service you with smiles... and furthermore they are beautiful :-)) Compare to the other companies

Meet friends in Vegas in April 2008

2009-01-27T12:46:00.001-08:00

MEET FRIENDS IN LAS VEGAS -- April 2008In April 2008, I made a road trip with my family to the West USA.We arrived at San Francisco and stayed two days visiting the town and the famous Golden Gate Bridge.After the two days, we drove down to Gilroy/Monterey and stayed overnight.We continued our trip south on High Way 1 along the pacific sea. The view is fabulous!We made a stop at Moro Bay for the

In loving memory of Fr Vincent - video

2008-12-26T09:58:00.000-08:00

Part 1/2: From Site 2 camp to Cambodia passing by France2 corrections in the clip:- Fr. Vincent's birthdate: 13/01/1921 --> 4/8/2008- Scences of lives in site 2 camp: 1985-1993Part 2/2: From his return to Belgium until 4/8/2008

Videoclips from Les Arcs -- 19-22 dec. 2008

2008-12-23T04:49:00.000-08:00

Pauline and David are skiing at les Arcs (19-22 dec. 2008)Sakun, Saren, Patricia and families at ski in les Arcs 19-22 dec. 2008.In this video, you can appreciate Saren's talents at ski.... He slips easily on the slopes...

Some pictures from the ski resort Les Arcs

2008-12-23T04:16:00.000-08:00

Some pictures and clips of my week-end with the family at Les Arcs (Savoie - France).Sakun & Patricia at the arrival of the cable car of Aiguille Rouge (3226 m altitude)View from Aiguille Rouge 3226mHere you feel dominate the world in the cold :-)Happily, it was not windySkiers descending the black piste from Aiguille Rouge 3226mView from Les Arcs 1800Saren cried: I am the world :-)Pictured from

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

2008-12-19T07:55:00.000-08:00

Merry ChristmasHappy New Year 2009To EveryoneWish 2009 will bring peace and prosperity -- hope to have time to drop some articles before the end of the year.

Father Vincent's Pictures

2008-11-30T11:52:00.000-08:00

The pictures I received are available in the clip below.Enjoy!Clip's song by the Hawaiian popular singer Israel Kamakawiwo'ole - What a Wonderful World

Pictures from Father Vincent's album

2008-11-30T08:50:00.000-08:00

Below are some pictures I received some days ago from Father Vincent's niece.It is nice to have his pictures and it is a good memory of him. Thank you Colette!I will upload the complete pictures soon in a videoclip...Enjoy!

Trip from Rithy Sen to Ampil in July-August 1984

2008-11-14T11:52:00.000-08:00

In 1984, I was 13 years old.Rithy Sen is a very big camp compared to Ampil. There are a lot of markets in the camp while there is none in Ampil. People go to buy merchandises from Thai border in the morning and sell them in the camp. The camp receives a lot of civilians who fled Cambodia because of starvation, oppression of the Vietnamese army, ... Some come to the camp to seek for freedom, some

Khmer border camps

2008-10-25T03:03:00.000-07:00

Khmer Boder Camps Map by UNHCR.Below are two maps of the Khmer resistance camps at the Thai-Khmer border bewteen 1979 and 1990.During one of my visit to Cambodia, I met Saroeun, a friend from Ampil camp, who was a logistician soldier. He brought foods for the Khmer soldiers stationned at the nothern border of Cambodia, from Poipet to Anlong Veng. I told him that I am interested in visiting the

Songs which recall me the old time

2008-10-23T13:33:00.000-07:00

Below are two of my favorite songs I used to listen to...The first one is Battambang's Rose. When I hear the music it makes me think to the camp and Cambdia especially Battambang.The second the song is Mother by Pink Floyd. I used to listen to it when I was student and espcially when I was at my enginerring school in Marseilles, South of France.Enjoy,SakunKolap Battambang / Rose de Battambang by

The useless Thai-Cambodia WAR has been erupted

2008-10-15T17:39:00.000-07:00

Friends,I am sad to learn this morning that war between Cambodia and Thai has been erupted.I am sad to learn that Khmer people will suffer of this unnecessary fighting because of the ignorant of theirs leaders to solve the border disputed area by going directly to the UN or the international court.I am sad that many Cambodian families and kids will be displaced from their homes with little

Souvenir exchange emails with Fr. Vincent

2008-10-12T23:07:00.000-07:00

I am currently in San Diego for some days and still have jet-lag, I couldn't sleep (by the way, hello from San Diego). I connected to my mailbox and saw that I saved some emails I exchanged with Fr. Vincent. I share with you guys in his memory. The emails from Fr. Vincent are in bold .These emails, in French, are the last ones I got from him as he had more and more difficulties to write.Cheers,

Khmer Resistance was proud of you

2008-10-04T13:54:00.001-07:00

I received the page below from KPNLF (Khmer People National Liberation Front) when some of you left for France in July/August 1990. Good souvenir!Sothon, Chandara, Sophat, Phala, Vanak, Vily and Saren

Souvenirs from the boarding school

2008-10-04T13:38:00.000-07:00

Two souvenir pictures from the boarding school in Dangrek Camp, Site 2Below is the place where we slept in the camp (we moved 2 times). Each of us has approximatively 1 m longer space to sleep. All our belongings (nearly nothing except some books and some dresses) were put on the shelves over our head.Sovantha, Sakun, AChap (Nickname -- sorry forget him real name), Phala, MeyThe place where we

Souvenirs of Fr. Vincent

2008-10-04T13:07:00.000-07:00

I took a look in my numerous albums and found some excllent souvenirs with Fr. Vincent. I share some below with you guys. It is still hard for me to know that he is not anymore with us... For some unknown reasons, I always feel he is still alive and see his smiling face. For me I always think he is immortal -- during one of my visits to Cambodia, I was surprised to tell him that I try to come to

Visit to Cambodia in 10/2002

2008-09-26T13:04:00.000-07:00

It was the first time that I went to Cambodia at the same time as Boney who came down from Dallas, USA. It was also the first time that Fr. Vincent met him since he left for the USA in 1990.During that visit we had spent good time with friends in Phnom Penh. We went also to visit deep-Cambodia in Borvel, Battambang with Vansak, Khan Vuthy and Sovannara. It was strange to me to go to visit my

Tourists go to ski

2008-09-24T12:20:00.000-07:00

Here are some pictures took when we go skiing in the resorts near Grenoble: Chamrousse and les 7-Laux. If you guys come down here one day, we will bring you up there.On the road to Chamrousse.Oh my god, car starts to slip a lot... It was time to put on winter equipment on the car wheels.Picture below is the top of les 7-Laux ski resort. The black sign behind means that the ski level is difficult.

Khmers Surin

2008-09-20T06:27:00.000-07:00

Khmers Surin are Khmers who live in the Thai provinces of Surin, Sisaket, Buriram, Trat and Roi Et since Cambodia lost these provinces to Thailand after the decline of the Khmer Empire. Some of these Khmers have tried hard to keep Khmer language and culture alive.Below are some articles related to Khmer Surin:- Khmer Surin literacy project: click here- Khmer Surin hero needs your help- Un combat

JRS tribute to Fr. Vincent

2008-09-18T12:09:00.000-07:00

The below article is originally posted on JRS website here.Cambodia: former JRS staff member passes awayOn 4 August, former JRS Cambodia staff member, Fr Vincent Dierckx SJ, died at the age of 87. He had returned to his native Belgium in 2005 after being made bedridden from a fall.Fr Vincent began working for JRS in the 1980s in camps set up for Cambodian refugees on the Thai border. He worked

Young Vincent

2008-09-17T02:59:00.000-07:00

Fr. Vincent was born on 13/1/1921 in a big family of 5 boys and 4 girls.He died on 4/8/2008 at age of 87.Below are two pictures of him when he was young: From Left to Right: Marcel, Vincent, Charles and Albert (Colette's Father). The oldest brother is not on the picture. Fr. Vincent in 1939 (he was 18).

Pchum Ben / Ancestors' day / La Toussaint buddhique

2008-09-15T07:47:00.000-07:00

Cambodia enters a 14-day celebration in memory of the deaths from September 15 to September 30. The last day of this period , i.e September 30, is Pchum Ben (Ancestors' day or La "Toussaint buddhique").For Pchum Ben day, people cook meals for monks, bring offerings to the temple and pray for their deceased relatives and friends. They put the food near the temple early in the morning as they

Pictures in 1989, 2000

2008-09-14T10:42:00.000-07:00

Below are some pictures I took in 1989 in Bangkok before I left for France and in 2000 when I visited Cambodia.Sorry for the qualitfy of the images.On Choa Praya river in Bangkok. August 1989In a restaurant in Bangkok. August 1989Fr. Vincent, Sakun, Olivier, WorakPhnom Penh airport, 2000Phnom Penh airport, 2000Phnom Penh airport, 2000Waiting for friends in Hok's officeFr. Vincent & Vanak's family

A regret ...

2008-09-13T06:17:00.000-07:00

After my visit to Fr. Vincent in August 2006, I wanted to create a blog or a website to put all the pictures I took with him in Belgium, to allow friends to see him and to know how was his life once back to Belgium. Also I wanted to let him know that we will never forget him...But the blog or the website was never created before he is gone. I deeply regret about this, essentially because

Visit to Fr Vincent in Belgium in 2006

2008-09-05T10:24:00.000-07:00

Visit to Father Vincent in Belgium on 5-6/8/2006As all friends, we lost trace of Fr Vincent since he left Cambodia (end 2004?). We knew he was in Belgium but were unable to locate him. I asked friends in Cambodia, France... No one knew where he was.In the begining of 2006 (I think it was in March or April), Vily forwarded us an email, from Guy Seigneuric, inside which there was Father Vincent's

Cambodia's population approaches 14 million

2008-09-04T00:33:00.000-07:00

Waouh... 14 million Cambodians! In less than 30 years, you guys have tripled our population. Well done guys!The only concern I have is that Khmer leaders continue to maintain 13.9 million Cambodians in extreme poverty and do little to protect the nation and its population.Read the article below.Sakun____________________________________________________________________Thursday, September 04, 2008

Anything not given is lost

2008-08-30T00:49:00.000-07:00

ANYTHING NOT GIVEN IS LOSTtout ce qui n'est pas donné est perduPhrase written in Sankrit in the guetbook of a leprosarium in South India When I read this phrase, it makes me think to you, Father! I think to the beginning of your hard mission as a young Jesuit in India to help the poors and the lepers, to make life better, to make the diffuclties less difficult... You were there to give all the

2008-08-29T13:22:00.000-07:00

Fr. Vincent, Sakun a small walking. August 2007Sakal in visit Fr. Vincent in 2006

Fr. Vincent in 2006

2008-08-29T12:08:00.000-07:00

Phala, Vily, Saren and Fr. Vincent, picture was taken by Sakal Prum

Pic. of Farher Vincent by Phaleak's familly

2008-08-29T11:56:00.000-07:00

Some pictures in souvenir of Fr. Vincent.

2008-08-28T07:44:00.000-07:00

Most of the pictures are from Fr. Vincent's album.The date on the pictures corresponds to the date when Phala, Saren, Villy and Sakal went to visit him in Belgium.Enjoy!Fr. Vincent with Fr. Pierre Ceyrac, best known as Father CandySite 2 campEnglish class in SITE 2For more pictures, please click here

Pictures from Fr. Vincent's friends

2008-08-24T14:12:00.001-07:00

Thank you Kep and Totet for these nice pictures.

Condolences: Union in memory of Fr. Vincent

2008-08-24T13:17:00.000-07:00

Thank you Vansak, Kep, Lieke, Emilie, Totet, Patricia, ... for sharing your memories, thoughts, feelings with us about Fr. Vincent and your comments on the blog. Kep: I love your phrase "Union in memory of Fr. Vincent"!_____________________________________________________________ Friday, August 15, 2008 10:07 AM From:"

Thanks from Fr. Vincent's family

2008-08-24T04:29:00.000-07:00

Father Vincent's family is very touched by our presences at the funeral and the condolences received. Read below emails.Email from ColetteFather Vincent's niece Colette, in the name of the family, would like to say thank you! Her email in French:Bonjour Sakun,Je suis Colette, effectivement une des nièces du Père Vincent. Je vous remercie de tout cour pour ce blog magnifique. J'en avais les

Condolences

2008-08-20T06:15:00.000-07:00

2008/8/5 Vuthy TUOT Mes amis,Les nouvelles ne sont pas bonnes, notre cher Père Vincent est décédé hier soir à 21heures 45.Les funérailles auront lieu ce samedi le 9 à 11 heures.Il restera à jamais dans notre cœur!Nos amitiésPhalek & VuthyP.S. Je vous envoie sa dernière photo qu'on a prise dans sa chambre.-----------------Dear friends,We must bring you the bad news. Our

To Father Vincent, by Saren

2008-08-20T02:49:00.000-07:00

To Father Vincent’s Memories, Parents, Family and closed friends,Father Vincent’s Missions have been reading at the cathedral religious ceremony Mass in Belgium, you might imagine that Father Vincent had been crossing many countries to give help to poor people in India, in Vietnam, in Thailand, in Cambodia …but you will probably never imagine his journey’s linking between people where he stayed,

Images from the past

2008-08-15T01:11:00.000-07:00

Some pictures of Fr. Vincent and from Site 2 Camp.Just a short summary of what site 2 camp is to allow readers to better understand some comments associated with the pictures.Site 2 camp is located near Aranya Prathet, Thalaind, north-west of Cambodian border. It was built in 1985 (84?) to receive Cambodian Refugees from different Cambodian camps (Ampil, Dangrek, Rithysen, Nong Chan, ...), who

Pictures from Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) Bangkok

2008-08-13T09:42:00.000-07:00

Thanks Colette for forwarding me these two nice pictures.

Why my blog name is Cheayden?

2008-08-12T01:52:00.000-07:00

Cheayden means, in Cambodian, Border.I choose this symbolic name to remember the different camps (Rithy Sen, Ampil, Dang Rek, Site I, Site II, ...) where we spent almost 10 difficult years of our life and where we met Fr. Vincent.Cheayden is also a symbolic line where he left us for always. He is not anymore with us but his soul and the values he transmitted stay...This poem comes to my mind

In memory of Fr. Vincent DIERCKX

2008-08-11T06:50:00.000-07:00

In the day of August 4, 2008, news from friends about Father Vincent are bad. He lays in his bed with no ability to make any movement. He breathes anomaly.....I am profoundly sad to learn this. In that night, I recall about him:- the first time he came to our school in SITE 2 camp,- his English class in the middle of the hot day as usual in Thai-Cambodia border,- his support to the boarding