Sophan Chevone Chea Research Paper

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In America, it is easy for to forget our culture and roots as we are so accustomed to American traditions. It is important to know where you came from because not only would you understand your family better, but you would understand yourself better. Both my mother and my father were born in Cambodia, a country located in Southeast Asia, to Chinese-Cambodian parents. Both of their families immigrated to America in order to have a better life not only for them, but for their children 's future. Heritage is something to be proud of in our diverse nation. Sophan Chevone Chea is my mom 's maiden name. She was born in Cambodia to a Cambodian mother and Chinese father. “Chea” is a Chinese surname common in China and Cambodia. In Khmer, the chea means good health and recovery. My mom grew up during the control of the Khmer Rouge, which was a communist movement that later …show more content…
Cambodia’s neighboring countries are Vietnam, Thailand, and Laos. The country is known for Angkor Wat, which is the largest religious monument in the world. Visitors come every year to visit the stone structures that have been there for hundreds of years. Cambodia is run by a parliament. Although a beautiful sight, Cambodian law is corrupt and actually exceeds other countries in levels of corruption. Favoritism, bribery, and lack of driving laws, calls for corruption. Also, in government, there is no clear distinction between the branches in the judicial system. Religion is a very big part of Khmer culture. The leading religion in Cambodia is Theravada Buddhism. Aside from Buddhism, Islam and Christianity are the next two leading religions. Some Buddhists have strict beliefs and rules while others are not as committed. For example, there are days where Buddhists cannot eat after a certain time. Buddhists attend temples very often as it is often favorite a past

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