On June 23rd, Princess Norodom Jenna from Cambodia visited Shenzhen in a private capacity. Here, she not only showed her singing and dancing talents but also experienced the latest technological products and local delicacies of Shenzhen.
In the MixC shopping center in Nanshan District, Shenzhen, Norodom Jenna came across a robot dog and had a unique experience of walking a dog on the spot. In the video, Norodom Jenna took the leash from a citizen, called the robot dog to her side, and the robot dog immediately started walking, following her around the street in a cute and endearing manner. During the "walk", a pet dog even came to "flirt" with the robot dog, which made Norodom Jenna laugh heartily and say, "Wow, this is so special! We don't have this in our place."
On that day, Norodom Jenna also visited Shenzhen University, where she danced and chatted with students. Led by the students, she toured the beautiful campus and learned about various majors. At Shenzhen University of Technology, she put on the school uniform and performed her original Chinese song "Say Hi Together" on stage with the students, attracting many citizens to watch. A spectator at the scene said, "The princess's singing is very sweet and her Mandarin is quite standard."
Nantou Ancient Town is a witness to Shenzhen's history, carrying rich historical and cultural connotations. Here, Norodom Jenna tasted egg tarts and lemon tea at the Bun Room. Moreover, the vinyl records displayed in the Bun Room also aroused her strong interest. She also took her first "instant film" photo. "I've never taken this style of photo before. It's very special," she said. That night, as a first-time visitor to Shenzhen, she also tasted the local specialty dish, coconut chicken. She praised the dish, saying, "It's a bit sweet and a bit salty, with a very unique flavor," "My Chinese vocabulary is not enough to describe how delicious it is!"
Norodom Jenna is a member of the Cambodian royal family and the great-granddaughter of His Majesty King Norodom Sihanouk. King Sihanouk lived in China for nearly 40 years and China has become his second homeland. During this period, he forged a deep friendship with the Chinese people. This relationship has had a profound impact on Princess Norodom Jenna. In 2020, she visited China for the first time with her family and since then, she has become a frequent visitor to China.
Norodom Jenna is very popular on the Internet. This is not only because of her status as a princess, but also because of her respect and love for Chinese culture. "I think Chinese culture is very profound and powerful. Whether it's music, cuisine, or the interesting traditional customs during festivals, they all give me more insights," she said. She hopes that through her efforts, more people will become interested in cultural exchanges between China and Cambodia.