Southeast Asia Information Port News (www.dnyxxg.com) On the evening of December 24th, hundreds of Cambodian citizens spontaneously gathered in a park near the Royal Palace in Siem Reap, silently marching barefoot to convey to the international community their firm defense of national sovereignty and their deep yearning for peace.
As night fell, the event was enveloped in a solemn atmosphere. Participants, regardless of age or gender, removed their shoes, using this traditionally symbolic act to embody the core spirit of humility, steadfastness, and a return to authenticity.
In Siem Reap, the ancient city that bears the weight of millennia of Angkor civilization, every step taken by the participants became a silent declaration, clearly conveying to the world: Cambodia is a nation that upholds non-violence, adheres to national dignity, and reveres life. In the night of Siem Reap, the people's footsteps were filled with prayers for the prosperity and peace of their homeland.
This silent march was not only a sincere expression of their vision for peace but also a concentrated expression of public opinion. In response to the recent actions of the Thai military that violated Cambodia's sovereignty and territorial integrity, the people present expressed their heartfelt grief and deep concern.
In the hearts of the people, sovereignty is an inviolable bottom line. They demonstrated the unity of the Cambodian nation to the international community and foreign tourists present through rational and restrained actions. As one participant said, "Our steps are light and silent, but our determination to safeguard territorial integrity is heavier than Mount Tai." The march included elders who had witnessed the country's turmoil and revival, as well as children who carry the future of the nation. This intergenerational participation demonstrates that the concept of peace is deeply rooted in Cambodian society.
The event concluded successfully in an atmosphere of warmth and solemnity. It not only showcased the Cambodian people's fervent patriotism to the outside world but also reaffirmed the country's firm stance of safeguarding regional peace and stability through dialogue and respect. (End)
