Vietnamese Prince Regent Visits Cornell
His Imperial Highness, Prince Regent, Nguyen Phuc Buu Chanh came to Cornell the other day to give a speech about the restoration of the remainder of the royal family to their place in Vietnam. Currently exiled, his lecture, “A Revival of Vietnamese Culture,” drew about 40 people, most of whom were taking Vietnamese language classes, or in the Cornell Vietnamese Association. Highlights included the singing of US and Vietnamese anthems, and a Vietnamese dinner at the end of the lecture.
The only point that the Prince Regent had to make, besides detailing the rich history of 19th - 20th century emperors, was:
“By the will of the people, the royal family of Vietnam will someday return to govern its people, as it had before.”
He was very hesitant to outline any particular plan for reinstating a Vietnamese monarchy, only saying that someday, the Vietnamese people will find fond memories of the old days, and hardship with their current government. At that time, monarchy would somehow “reappear” in Vietnam. Perhaps you can find more at his official website.
I have figured how to get them off of my cellphone camera now, so I’ll post photographs of the event:
HIH Nguyen Phuc Buu Chanh
Countess Nguyen Phuc Dong Ingalls with Kelly Li
HIH Princess Phan Lien, HIH Nguyen Phuc Buu Chanh, and Vice President of CVA Maria Nguyen
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