November 10, 2009

Today I flew to Phnom Penh, Cambodia for the last leg of my long journey. When I arrived at the airport I felt very happy to be back among the Cambodian people. This is my third trip to Cambodia and the thing that I always remember is how warm and friendly the people here are.

After resting, I got ready to go to the “Hello Peace!” show at a local television station. I performed with some of Cambodia’s top singers, including one very talented girl named Him Sivorn. I was told that she is one of the most popular singers in Cambodia. She even sang in Chinese with me! 

Him Sivorn

Him Sivorn

Him Sivorn

After an enjoyable evening, I ate some dinner and then went to sleep, happy to be back in Cambodia.

November 11, 2009

This morning I met with Deputy Prime Minister Sok An. We talked about the possibility of my making a film in Cambodia some day. The Deputy Prime Minister told me about the beautiful countryside and all of the benefits of filming in Cambodia. I told him that after I visited Cambodia in 2004, I began writing a script when I returned home. My idea was to write a movie script that would highlight the tragedy of the landmines that are buried all over the countryside, killing and injuring so many people every year. He was very supportive and I told him that I would do my best to make a film in Cambodia some day. Sometimes it can take me years to fulfill promises, but I always try my best to do so. Sometimes I get an idea for a story and it will sit in my head for many many years before an opportunity comes along to actually use it. I want to make sure that all the movies I make from now on will have a very strong message. I don’t have to make movies just for money anymore and I’ve made enough movies for fun. Now I want to do something to help people and if I can make a film that will spread out a message about peace, the environment, or an important social problem, then I will do it. And I mean it from the bottom of my heart when I say that I will try my best to make a movie in Cambodia someday.

Deputy Prime Minister Sok An

After my meeting with the Deputy Prime Minister, I went to the International School of Phnom Penh. I met with the students and talked to them about the things that I would like to see them do: study hard, take good care of the Earth, and do their best. As I stood on the stage and looked out over the crowd of children, I was so happy! Why? Because sitting in front of me were kids of all different races, with all different skin colors and they were all together like one big family. This is my wish for our world, that people of all races, religions, and nationalities live together like a big family, taking care of each other and loving each other. I think that a dream like this begins with the children and when I see a gathering like this, I feel like I’m looking at the future that I want for everyone.

In the afternoon I went to the University of Cambodia to give my talk for the International Peace Foundation’s Bridges event. I told these students about many of the same things that I spoke to the students in Thailand about. I won’t bore you with repeating them ha ha! I asked these students to continue to study and work hard and then to find a way to help others in our world. I reminded them that although we may live in different countries, speak different languages, and worship different gods, we are all residents of planet Earth and we need to take care of it and take care of each other. Then I showed them how to crush their water bottles down and asked them to make small efforts for the environment in their daily lives. I believe that if you get into the habit of doing these things – conserving water, not wasting paper or food – you will eventually change your behavior. And small changes can lead to big changes. That is my hope.

I was very touched to receive an Honorary Doctor of Humanity. So now you must call me “Professor Chan” or simply “Dr. Chan.” Ha ha. I’m just kidding. You can call me “Jackie.” But I was so proud to receive this honorary degree. Those of you who know me know that one of the single biggest regrets of my life is not getting a proper education. Although I’ve learned a lot in my lifetime, there is nothing that is equal to a real education. So all you students out there, study hard! You are very lucky to be able to study and become educated. 

You can watch a very short video here.

More photos here.

Photos Copyright 2009 The JC Group

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Some photos courtesy International Peace Foundation and Day Life

11月10日 (星期二)

今天踏飞机来到柬埔寨金边，完成我这次的亚洲慈善之行的最后旅程。当我到达机场的时候，回到柬埔寨的人民其中，真是感到很开心。这次来柬埔寨是第三次了，令我最难忘的是这里的人民非常热心和友善。

休息了一会儿之后，我们就准备出发去当地的电视台，参加"Hello Peace!"的节目。我跟几位柬埔寨最棒的歌手一起演唱，包括一位天才女孩Him Sivorn。听人说，她是柬埔寨最受人欢迎歌手之一，她还用中文陪我一起唱歌!

度过一个愉快的晚上，吃了一点晚餐，之后就躺在床上睡觉。真是很高兴，再次回到柬埔寨。

 

11月11日 (星期三)

今天早上与柬埔寨副总理Sok An会面，商谈日后在柬埔寨拍电影的可能性。副总理跟我说这里的风景有多美，乡村景色有多漂亮，在柬埔寨拍摄电影的所有好处等等。我就跟他说，2004年来柬埔寨游览之后，回到家里就开始写剧本。当时想到的概念就是写一部关于柬埔寨的乡村里，周围埋葬地雷，每年炸伤炸死那么多人的悲剧惨事。副总理很支持我在这里拍电影的想法，而且我还跟他说，会尽我能力来柬埔寨拍电影，总有一天会成事的。虽然有时候，要等待好几年才能履行我的诺言，但是我永远都在努力去实现自己的诺言。有时我会想到一个很好的故事，可是这个故事可能会待在我的脑海里很多年，等待时机才拿出来拍摄。从此以后，我想确保自己所拍的电影拥有很强的正面信息。现在，我已经不需要为了钱去拍戏，而且为兴趣而拍戏也已经拍够了，所以我想做一些事情去帮助别人。如果可以拍一部电影宣扬和平，环保或者一个很重要的社会问题，我会做的。我真是很衷心想在柬埔寨拍电影，我说过，也会尽力去做的。

跟副总理会面之后，就出发去国际金边学校，与学生见面和跟他们说一些，希望日后见到他们做的事情，例如努力读书，保护地球和尽心尽力去做自己的事情。站在台上望向台下群众孩子的时候，真是很高兴! 为什么? 因为坐在面前的，全都是不同国籍的小朋友，个个皮肤都不同颜色，大家坐在一起，像一家人一样。这就是我最希望见到的事，世界上所有不同的种族，宗教和国籍，像一个大家庭住在一齐，大家互相帮助，互相关怀。我相信这个梦想是从小朋友身上开始，而每当看到这样的场面，就好像看到我们所希望的未来。

到了下午，我就启程前往柬埔寨大学，为国际和平基金会的桥梁－迈向和平文化的对话活动演讲。我将我在泰国的时候，跟学生演讲的事同样也说一片给这里的学生听。不用担心，我不会在这里再重复一次给你们听，哈哈! 我跟学生们说，要继续努力读书，将来为我们世界想办法去帮助别人。我提醒他们说，虽然我们可能住在世界各地不同的地方，讲不同的语言，崇拜不同的宗教，但是我们大家还是住在地球上，还要互相照明，互相关怀。之后，我示范给他们看怎样压扁塑胶水樽，还说他们要尽小小力，每天为环保做小小事情。如果大家可以习惯做环保的事情，例如保护水的用量，不要浪费纸和食物，终有一天，我相信大家的对环保的行为会改善的。

我真是感到非常荣幸，因为他们颁发荣誉人文博士给我。从现在开始，你们要称我为“陈博士”或者“Dr.Chan”，哈哈! 跟你们开玩笑啦! 你们叫我“Jackie”就行了。但是，得到这个荣誉学位，真是感到很自豪和骄傲。熟悉我的朋友就会知道，我一生中最大的遗憾就是没有好好读书。虽然我在人生的路上，学识了很多东西，但是拥有真真正正的教育是不可以比较的。所以，你们所有的学生们，记住要继续努力读书! 你们有机会读书受教育，是非常幸运。