Mr. Chey MongkolKI-Media Note: On 02 October 2010, Mr. Chey Mongkol wrote a letter to Moeung Son, the president of the Khmer Civilization Foundation, not to meddle in effort initiated by Khmer Surin, such as that of Mr. Chey Mongkol, to bring Khmer language education to Surin province. Mr. Chey Mongkol is concerned that Moeung Son’s intention is not necessarily to teach Khmer Surin, but rather to form some sort of movement due to his sentencing by the Hun Sen regime for criticizing the lighting of Ankor Wat temple. Mr. Moeung Son who escaped to France prior to his conviction, has traveled extensively to seek support to have his case overturned. Mr. Moeung Son’s latest attempt to insert himself in the education of Khmer language in Surin is rightfully viewed with suspicion by Khmer Surin who had put tremendous effort in bringing Khmer language back to Surin as they are concerned that Mr. Moeung Son’s intention could undermine their effort.
The following is Mr. Chhay Mongkol's letter to Moeung Son:
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In response to Mr. Chhay Mongkol's letter, Moeung Son sent over the following invitation and explanation in Khmer. He also wrote in his email to Mr. Chhay Mongkol:
Dear lok khmuy MongkulInvitation to a meeting in Wat Svay:
I hope that you'are not unhappy about my letter in file attached, I consider that you are as my son, so I want that you understand my feeling in favor of your work for social education to the Surin people.
After you read my explanation, I hope that you joint our meeting on 08-10-2010 Wat Svay.
Please check our letter invitation in the attached file.
Moeung Son's explanation letter to Chhay Mongkol:
2 comments:
Khmer Krom and Khmer Surin are our brothers. If they needed our helps, it is up to all Khmer to help them. If Khmer Surin wished to be part of the mainland Khmer, let us support their ambitions. They may start by learning how to read and write in Khmer, but it a start. Learning about the history of Khmer should also be included in their ciriculums. Khmer should praise Khmer Surin for not forgetting and ignoring their root.
Khmer Kandal and Khmer government should help our Khmer Surin brothers with what they can and Khmer Surin should also accept any form of help the Khmer Kandal give them. Moeung Son is trying to help here and many Khmer Surin like Chakri, the monks and other Khmer Surin welcome him with open arms. Hoever, I am dismayed at the objection of Mr. Chey Mongkol. I know Chey Mongkol are trying to help revive the Khmer language in Surin and as such he should welcome any forms of help, not just money, he and his Surin brothers can get from Khmer Kandal. Please unite, Khmer Surin and don't fight among yourselves.
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