A similar connection was established between the princess and the local children who joined the performance. Many described her as “beautiful and gentle“, touched by her graceful and friendly presence.

　　“Before, I loved the melody and the emotions behind it,“ she said. “But now that I've seen the landscapes and met the local people, the lyrics feel even more real.“

Norodom Jenna tries her hand at calligraphy at the Former Residence of Wang Xizhi in Linyi, Shandong province, on June 27. [Photo/chinadaily.com.cn]

　　Norodom, who speaks fluent Chinese, has a deep appreciation for Chinese culture and has actively promoted cultural exchange between China and Cambodia.

　　“Culture has the power to bring us closer,“ she said during the visit, expressing her hope to “continue playing a small role in helping the two countries better understand, appreciate, and support each other“.

　　As part of her itinerary, Norodom toured the Former Residence of Wang Xizhi, a legendary calligrapher and scholar of the Eastern Jin Dynasty (317–420), where she explored the art of Chinese calligraphy. She experienced traditional Chinese crafts such as paper-cutting, embroidery, and sugar painting.

　　Linyi, a dynamic city in southeastern Shandong, is renowned for its rich history, thriving trade, and picturesque landscapes. During her visit, Norodom highlighted the city's growing role in regional trade and praised its advanced logistics infrastructure.

　　She noted that under the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) framework, Linyi has the potential to become a vital hub connecting China with Southeast Asia.