For Immediate Release
April 10, 2026<\/p>\n
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia \u2013\u00a0U.S. Embassy Phnom Penh extends its heartfelt wishes to the Cambodian people for a joyous Khmer New Year!\u00a0\u00a0In celebration of this important holiday, the Embassy is excited to unveil our latest Khmer New Year video:\u00a0\u201cUnited in Heritage: A Tribute to Kun\u00a0Lbokator,\u201d\u00a0an exploration of Cambodia\u2019s oldest martial art.\u00a0<\/p>\n
We invite the public to\u00a0enjoy while\u00a0viewing\u00a0this tribute\u00a0and share the full video on\u00a0Facebook<\/a>,\u00a0YouTube<\/a>,\u00a0Instagram<\/a>, and\u00a0X<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n In the video, a group of Americans learn about the history of Kun\u00a0Lbokator\u00a0as a symbol of strength, resilience, and Cambodian identity.\u00a0\u00a0The production highlights the deep cultural roots of\u00a0this storied\u00a0martial art and its significance to the Khmer spirit.\u00a0<\/p>\n The video features Charg\u00e9\u00a0d\u2019Affaires,\u00a0a.i.\u00a0Bridgette L. Walker, who is joined by Cambodia\u2019s Minister of Culture and Fine Arts, H.E. Dr.\u00a0Phoeurng\u00a0Sackona.\u00a0\u00a0Together, they reflect on the vital importance of passing down ancient traditions to the next generation and the continued collaboration between the United States and Cambodia on cultural preservation.\u00a0<\/p>\n U.S. Embassy Phnom Penh would like to express its sincere gratitude to those who made this project possible, including\u00a0the Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts, the National Museum of Cambodia, Khmer Act Action, and\u00a0filmmaker\u00a0Chanrado\u00a0Sok\u00a0and team.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n The U.S. Embassy extends its warmest wishes to the people of Cambodia for a happy, healthy, and peaceful Khmer New Year.\u00a0<\/p>\n ###\u00a0<\/p>\n