On August 8, 2026, an Interfaith Youth Camp was held at the Catholic Community of Tumpoung. The event was attended by Father Glen Binbiro Diaz, the priest responsible for the Tumpoung Catholic Community; Mr. Rat Sora, Deputy Director of the Department of Religious Affairs in Battambang Province; Ms. Mot Samboun, Governor of Thma Koul District; as well as representatives and young people from various religious communities, including Catholic Christianity, the Baháʼà Faith, Buddhism, Islam, the Mahayana Tien-Yin faith, and traditional ancestral beliefs. More than 75 people participated in the event.
During the program, Father Glen Binbiro Diaz, the priest responsible for the Tumpoung Catholic Community, delivered a speech in which he said:
“This Interfaith Youth Camp is a special opportunity for young people from different religious backgrounds. Regardless of which religion we belong to, the path we walk is ultimately the same the path toward peace. I hope that young people will cultivate a culture of sharing love, avoiding discrimination, and showing mutual respect.”
Mr. Rat Sora, Deputy Director of the Department of Religious Affairs in Battambang Province, also expressed his appreciation for the event, saying:
“I am truly delighted to have the opportunity to participate in this program. This event demonstrates that, although we may follow different religions, we are one nation and brothers and sisters to one another. Together, we can contribute to building peace in our country and throughout the world. I hope that all young people will become a positive force for our society and nation.”
