The picture shows the promotional photo of the 2023 "Spring Warm Blossom" China-India-Cambodia-Mongolia Spring Festival Gala "Love China". Photo courtesy of the organizer
Kunming, Jan. 26 (Zhongxin Net) -- "I am very happy to be able to sing Cambodian-Chinese friendship songs during the Spring Festival and make efforts for cultural exchanges between the two countries. Viza, a new-generation singer with millions of fans in Cambodia, said in a recent interview with a reporter from Chinanews.com.
On the evening of January 20, the 2023 "Spring Warm Blossoms" China, India, Cambodia and Mongolia Spring Festival Gala was launched on the domestic and overseas platforms of China News Network, and Viva cooperated with Chinese actors at the party to sing the song "Love China" (also translated as "Miss China") praising the friendship between the two countries, which was loved by netizens at home and abroad.
"In the past two days, many fans have left me messages saying that seeing my performance is very exciting, and I am very happy." According to Viza, "Love China" was created by the Cambodian crown prince and former king Norodom Sihanouk himself in 1965, expressing his deep feelings for China and the Chinese people. This song is a household name and widely sung in Cambodia.
The picture shows Vida recording. Photo courtesy of interviewee
"Ah, dear China. My heart has not changed, it will miss you forever! Viva said that the song "Love China" can best sing the Cambodian people's gratitude to China. In recent years, China has increased its assistance to Cambodia's infrastructure construction, helping Cambodia build a highway from Phnom Penh to Sai Hong Kong, and Cambodia has entered the era of expressways.
With the in-depth exchanges between China and Cambodia in various fields such as economy and trade, culture and other fields, Chinese culture has also set off a boom in Cambodia. Vica likes Chinese pop music very much, and she posted covers of songs such as "The Sea of Stars" and "Miss Too Much" on her social media account, which was praised by Cambodian netizens and became one of the most popular songs on the Internet.
"The melody of Chinese music is very beautiful, and young Cambodians love to sing it." Through the Internet, Viva and young Cambodians learn about modern Chinese culture, and also make Viva yearn to visit China, "I really want to go to China, see modern cities, cute giant pandas, and taste Chinese food." ”
Vida is very happy to be able to participate in the 2023 "Spring Blossom" China, India, Cambodia and Mongolia Spring Festival Gala, she said, "Through this exchange activity, I have personally felt the deep friendship between Cambodia and China." I feel very honored to be able to make efforts for cultural exchanges between the two countries. Taking this opportunity, I wish the Chinese people a happy Spring Festival and an auspicious Year of the Rabbit. ”
Hosted by the Information Office of the People's Government of Yunnan Province and the Foreign Affairs Office of the People's Government of Yunnan Province, and organized by the Yunnan Branch of China News Service, this event is one of the series of activities of the 2023 "Thousands of Miles to Welcome Spring and Return to the Mountains and Seas" China, India, Cambodia and Mongolia Spring Festival Cultural Exchange Gala and Spring Festival Cultural Exchange Series. (End)