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Tag: Khmer

Getting Blessed in the Rain for the 21st Annual White Center Cambodian New Year Festival

A woman in a gold dress and draped in gold adornments dances for a crowd.

Culturally-specific campaign, ‘Cambodian Rock Band,’ a first for local theaters and Khmer community

A Renewed Cultural Focus in White Center Bolsters Sense of Khmer Community

From The Seattle Times (by Melissa Hellmann) – White Center had its first Sunday Swap Meet, a once- a month outdoor market featuring vendors, businesses, and artists from the Southeast Asian community.

How To Celebrate Khmer New Year

From South Seattle Emerald (by Bunthay Cheam) – Seattle’s Khmer community celebrates the solar new year throughout the month of April. In 2021 though, festivities may look a little different to account for social distancing measures.