More Post Community Activities:

Exhibition: “Living Angkor”
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On January 13, 2008, Mr. Thavro Phim, an East-West Center alumni, was in Honolulu to do a special presentation on Khmer dance at the Center. He presented two presentations, one at 2pm, and a second duplicate presentation at 3:30pm on Sunday afternoon. These presentations were open to the public, and all Cambodian Community of Hawai'i members were welcome to attend. Also, CCH a reception for him after the last presentation at the Center.

A Gift of Aloha - A Fond Farewell
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On December 16, 2007, as the year drew to a close, CCH gathered to celebrate the holiday season with community members, their families and friends to enjoy good food and frienship. Also, we wished a fond farewell to Ms. Sythan Leam, who after one year with us, planned to return to Cambodia, following the success of her operations.

Cambodia Roundtable Symposium
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On November 9, 10, and 11, the University of Hawaii and the East-West Center sponsored a three-day conference entitled Hawai‘i and Cambodia : Revitalizing and Sustaining Connections. The conference included roundtable discussions on past and on-going projects, talks by scholars and community members about educational opportunities, and lectures on conservation efforts in Cambodia.

CCH Holds Special Screening of "Sentenced Home"
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As part of our mission to provide awareness about issues that affect Khmer communities across the globe, on August 23, CCH held a special screening of “Sentenced Home,” a documentary about Cambodian Americans who face deportation to Cambodia.

Building Bridges: CCH meets CAA
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Journeying across the Pacific Ocean, representatives of the Cambodian Association of America (CAA), a nonprofit organization based in Long Beach, California, met with members of the Cambodian Community of Hawaii (CCH) while in Honolulu to attend a conference. CAA representatives and their families developed great working relationships and friendships with their counterparts in CCH, and both groups will continue to help each other and support each other in addressing the needs of the larger Khmer American community and in celebrating the wonders of Khmer culture.

10th Annual SEARAC Conference
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In July 2007, more than 100 Khmer, Lao, Hmong, and Vietnamese Americans gathered together for the 10th anniversary of the Southeast Asian Resource Action Council (SEARAC) conference in Washington, D.C. Participants, many of whom had attended previous conferences, were individually invited by SEARAC to attend. Discussion topics included immigration, deportation, physical and mental health issues, educational concerns, and other challenges faced by Southeast Asian American communities.

Southeast Asian Floating Lantern Festival
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This is our Second Annual Floating Lantern Festival, in which the descendants from various Southeast Asian countries have combined their efforts to share the richness of their cultures with the Honolulu community. All are invited to enjoy traditional dances and songs, participate in sports demonstrations, and sample delectable ethnic foods. At sunset, we will light candles for the lanterns to be set afloat in the ocean.

Bon Pchum 2006
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Bon Pchum Ben is the festival held for commemoration of the spirits of the dead.

Great fun had by all at Khmer New Year
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The Cambodian Community of Hawaii commemorated the beginning of a New Year with Buddhist blessings, Khmer classical and folk dances, Khmer art and handcrafts, Khmer cuisine, and social dance with live band. On Saturday, April 15, 2006, CCH held a two-part program:
Part I: 9am-12pm (chanting with monks)
Part II: 5pm-10pm (dinner/cultural program)
The events were attended by more than 500 people, including Hawaii's Governor, U.S. Senator, U.S. Congressman, and other state representatives, as well as CCH family members and friends.

Sar awarded two additional prominent awards for combat service -- Connects with Hawaii community
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The Cambodian Community of Hawaii and the West Pearl Harbor Rotary both connected with Sar after he received a Silver Star award in January for actions in Afghanistan. The Cambodian Community of Hawaii has invited Sar as the keynote speaker at their Cambodian Lunar New Year celebration on April 15.

Our Ohana: Meet Master Sergeant Sarun Sar
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Each community profile section helps us to get to know one of our members. In this issue, read local articles about MSgt. Sarun Sar, a Cambodian-American US Army Special Forces soldier who recently received a Silver Star for heroism.

Local Media Coverage:
Silver Star Recipient Feels Deep Humility
Hawaii Soldier Awarded Silver Star
Army Awards Silver Star to Oahu Special Forces Soldier
Silver Star for Valor Met With Humility

Southeast Asian Floating Lantern Festival: | Photos
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Four-country Southeast Asian Floating Lantern Festival, held at Magic Island (Ala Moana Beach Park). Food and cultural performances from Burma (Myanmar), Cambodia, Laos, and Thailand. This was the first time since the CCH was officially formed as an organization that four Southeast Asian countries worked together to celebrate their customs and traditions.

Bon Pchum Ben | Photos

Click here for more details Cambodians celebrated - Bon Pchum Ben, also known as the Festival of the Dead or "Ancestors' Day," is one of the most important events in the Khmer calendar.

Celebration of Cambodian New Year in Hawaii 2005 | Photos

Click here for more info CCH continued to commemorate their heritage at this Cambodian New Year celebration. Classical and folk dances, music, and a fashion show were on the lively agenda to welcome the Year of the Rooster.

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