Khmer Krom: Youth Convention in Ontario
Below is an article published by the KKF:
The convention was organized by the KKF’s Youth Committee Canada, with the attendance of Mr. To Kim Thong (KKF’s Chairman), Venerable Dhammo Thach Truong, Venerable Srey Kim Than, Venerable Thach Kim Ngan, Venerable Ly Chan Nen, Mr. Thach Dara (KKF Canada Chapter), Mr. Tran An (KK local community president), and many other community leaders and Khmer compatriots.
In his keynote speech, Mr. To Kim Thong offered an inspiring and insightful message to the youths. He recalled of his past experience as a new immigrant in
Khmer Krom Great Venerables, leaders, and parents in attendance also provided their inputs and strong endorsements of the need to strengthen youth group locally and internationally for the Khmer Krom cause, in particular toward the umbrella international-recognized organization: Khmers Kampuchea Federation (KKF). They all stressed the importance of education in Khmer Krom youths, and the only way to empower youths is through education. The Great Venerables and elders also encouraged all youths to carry forward Khmer Krom’s traditions and values, and at the same enrich themselves with all the good social values that Canada has to offer—by encouraging youths to learn Khmer language, to participate in religious ceremony, and at same time involve oneself in the Canadian community and to do stay in school and do well in school.
The convention was concluded with an election of a new youth committee. Roles, responsibilities were assigned to each committee member. Yearly activities have been determined and will be implemented according to plan.
All youths have shown their real interest in Khmer-Krom cause after the convention.