Cambodian DPM Sok Kenda Visits Shaolin Temple

On February 24, 2025, Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister Sok Kenda led a delegation to visit Songshan Shaolin Temple in Henan, China.

The delegation was warmly welcomed by the monastic community of Shaolin Temple. During the visit, the guests watched a wonderful Shaolin Kung Fu performance. Shaolin monks demonstrated traditional martial arts skills, showcasing the profound charm of Shaolin culture that integrates Chan Buddhism and martial arts.

Deputy Prime Minister Sok Kenda spoke highly of the time-honored Shaolin culture. He noted that Shaolin Kung Fu is a precious cultural treasure of China, widely known and loved in Cambodia. He expressed hopes to strengthen cultural exchanges between Cambodia and Shaolin Temple, promote mutual learning between the two countries’ traditional cultures, and deepen the friendship between Cambodian and Chinese people.

The two sides also discussed potential cooperation in Buddhist and cultural exchanges. They agreed to take Shaolin culture as a friendly bridge, continuously boost people-to-people exchanges, and consolidate the traditional friendship between China and Cambodia.