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CAMBODIAN NEW YEAR 2007
YEAR OF THE PIG 2551
Sour-Sdey Chhan-Thmey (Happy New Year)

ANGKOR DANCE TROUPE EVENT RESCHEDULED

The Cambodian new year dinner and show that the Angkor Dance Troupe had scheduled for April 21 is going to be rescheduled. It looks like the troupe will reschedule for some time in May. I'll keep you posted. In the meantime, please pass the word.

Thanks.

Eleanor Rizzo

ARLINGTON, VA

Cambodian American Heritage, Inc.

In Association With

Arlington County Virginia Office of Heritage Arts

Presents

The Dance Troupe and Music Ensemble
Of Cambodian American Heritage

In a Program of Cambodian Classical Dance and Music
Celebrating

Cambodian New Year 2007
The Year of the Pig

Sunday, April 29, 2007
Gunston Middle School – Theatre One
2700 South Lang Street
Arlington, VA 22305
(Behind the Giant Food Store on South Glebe Road and South Lang Street)

Curtain: 5:00PM
Proper Attire Required

General Admission: $10.00
Children 6-12: $5:00 –Children Under 6: Free

For Additional Information Please Call:
703-370-8980 or 301-292-6862
Ticket Purchases by Mail:
Cambodian American Heritage, Inc.
12911 Canoe Court
Fort Washington, MD 20744

Visit our website at: www.cambodianheritage.org

NEW BRITAIN, CT

Somaly's CT class will perform; Best wishes, Gloriouse Day dance, a short song play, a counting songs after the blessing of the monk, cleaning Buddha, Blessing elders and eating-on Saturday, April 14 at Marchegian.Ballroom at 313 LaSalle Street, New Britain, CT 06051 (860-224 1070).

Amicalola Falls, GEORGIA

SE Fam Cam Cambodian New Year Celebrations will be on Saturday April 14, 2007 at
Amicalola Falls, http://www.gastateparks.org/info/amicalola/
There's covered picnic areas as well as a gift/snack shop and a small
playground for the kids. There is also a nice leisurely trail up to
thebase of the falls with a spectacular view of the mountains.
Check-in time is 10:00 a.m. and check–out time is 9:45 p.m. on the
same day.
The time our group will meet will be from 11-4. Our picnic area is #1
close to the playground.

All members who attend the Cambodian New Year event will need to donate
$10.00 to help out with rental, decorations etc…

We will bring our own lunch but also have potluck side dishes and
desserts.
Please RSVP to alisonkeck@yahoo.com.

CRANSTON, RI

Somaly Hay- 5 of Somaly's students will perform at Dhamagosnaram
Buddhist Temple of RI, 2870 Plainfield Pike Cranston, RI 02921 (tel: 401
942 2084) on Sunday, April 15th, after all the ceremony and eating.
The celebration starts each day very early, but the performance will be
around 11:30 to 1pm (never know exact time).

SEATTLE, WA

Seattle Sihanoukville Sister City Association Cambodian New Years Celebration

Saturday April 7th 2007
6:00pm to midnight
China Harbor Restaurant
2040 Westlake Ave. North
Seattle, WA 98109
(206) 286-1688

Reception
Entertainment
Dinner
Auction
Live music and dancing

Please call Srun Khou with any questions at (206) 618-8331.

Cost $27 per person or $250 for a table of ten.

Mail checks for tickets along with attendees names by April 4th to

Sea-Sih
P.O. Box 85882
Seattle, WA 98145

Please specify if you would like to be seated at a table serving vegetarian food or one serving meat. All people in your party will need to eat the same thing if you wish to sit together.

TACOMA, WA

On Saturday, April 14th, 2007, from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., the Khmer Theravadin Buddhist Association of Tacoma and Pierce County will host a traditional Cambodian New Year celebration, to which Cambodians and non-Cambodians are invited. Over 10,000 people from all over the Washington are expected to attend, as well as the Mayor of Tacoma. The event will be held at Khmer Theravadin Buddhist Association of Tacoma and Pierce County, 1420 East 44 Street, Tacoma, WA 98404.

The festivities will include traditional Khmer music, dance, games and food. In addition, there will be Cambodian cultural items for purchase. This event will be fun for the whole family.

50 spaces have been set aside for information booths for businesses, and governmental and non-governmental agencies. To obtain a booth application, and for all questions about the celebration, contact: Mr. Dara Duong, (206) 730-7740, duongdara@yahoo.com, or Mr. Tech Tea, (206) 280-7305, henrytea@comcast.net

TACOMA,WA

Ring in Cambodian New Year with the Emerald Queen Casino. We’re bringing the best Cambodian entertainers for one night of dancing and fun. The event is free and starts at 8:30 pm in the I-5 Showroom. April 13, 2007 at 8:30pm www.emeraldqueen.com/entertainment.aspx?e=1828

SEATTLE, WA

4th Annual Cambodian New Year
What
Social Event

When
April 07, 2007
from 10:00 am to 06:00 pm

Where
White Center - 98th Street, between 15th & 16th

Contact Name
Pharin Kong

Contact Phone
206-205-2802

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Celebrate New Year, Cambodian style -- entertainment with traditional dance, music, games, food, dance, live band, and booths with authentic traditional arts and crafts. Learn about New Years tradition of Cambodia – Bun Choul Chhnam Tmey, which falls on April 13th to 15th. This event is organized by the Cambodian Cultural Alliance of Washington. For more information. www.wccda.org

LONG BEACH, CA

The Cambodian Coordinating Council, CAM-CC, invites you
to join the 3rd Annual Cambodian New Year Parade and Celebration on
Saturday, April 7, 2007. The Parade opening ceremony will start at 9:30 am on the corner of Junipero Avenue and Anaheim Street. The Parade will then proceed West on Anaheim Street to MacArthur Park where a festive celebration with live bands, different ethnic dance groups, children's games, food, craft and vendors will take place from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm.

www.cam-cc.org

LONG BEACH, CA

April 21, 2007 The New Year Celebration at El Dorado Park is an all day event which includes religious ceremonies, Khmer

traditional games, activities for kids, face painting, various stage performances, cultural food, and a live band with famous Khmer singers performing throughout the day. Admission tickets are $20 per vehicle if bought in advance. Tickets will be available at a number of Cambodian businesses in Long Beach,including La Lune Restaurant,Mary’s Video,and KiriromJewelry. On the day of the event, tickets must be purchased at La Lune Restaurant or the El Dorado Public Library Parking Lot at 2900 North Studebaker Road, at $30 per vehicle. Tickets will not be sold at the park.

www.cam-cc.org

Long Beach, CA

CAMBODIAN STUDENT SOCIETY
California State University, Long Beach
Presents… “Descendants of Angkor”
23rd Annual Culture Show
Date: Wednesday, April 4th, 2007
Time: 7:00pm
Location: CSULB Carpenter Performing Arts

Ctr , 6200 Atherton St. Long Beach 90815
Admission: $5:00 /general seating
Contact: Denny K: dkhuon@csulb.edu
Eric C: estoeric103@yahoo.com
Tickets will be sold at the door. Please arrive early for guaranteed seating

The most anticipated event of the year is here! Come and join the festivities as we celebrate the Cambodian New Years through cultural music and dancing, comedy skits, and other special performances!
Directions: From LA: 405south. Exit Palo Verde. Turn right onto Palo Verde. Turn Right on Atherton st. Take the first left onto campus. Park in Lot 12
From OC: 405north. Exit Palo Verde. Turn left onto Palo Verde. Turn right on Atherton st. Take the first left onto campus. Park in Lot 12.

SANTA ANA, CA

Our annual Cambodian New Year Celebration will be held on Saturday evening, March 31, 2007, at the Century High School Auditorium, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. There will be food, music, entertainment, and raffle, and more. The program, starting at 7:00 pm, will feature a performance by youth from The Cambodian Family Dance Troup. Admission is free (although donations are accepted). Stay around after the show for socializing/dancing. www.cambodianfamily.org

PHILADELPHIA, PA

Sat, April 7, 2007, 6:00pm to midnight

Hilton Hotel, 4200 City Ave.

Cultural performances, dinner, social dancing.

$40 per ticket paid by 3/30/07
$45 per ticket after 3/30/07
$5 discount for CAGP members!

FORMAL ATTIRE

Contact the Cambodian Association of Greater Philadelphia at (215) 324-4070 to reserve your tickets now, or to learn about sponsorship opportunities.

Click here to learn more http://www.cagp.org/announcements/details.php?64

ARLINGTON, VA

Cambodian New Year Celebration
Saturday, April 29, 2007, 8 p.m.
Theatre One at Gunston
2700 S. Lang Street
Tickets: www.cambodianheritage.org

Celebrate Cambodian New Year with Cambodian American Heritage. Choreographer and master teacher Madam Sam-Oeun Tes, a 1998 NEA National Heritage Fellow, leads the dancers and musicians in this stunningly beautiful celebration of Cambodian artistry, history and culture. Featuring the drama and passion of Cambodian classical dance rescued from the tyranny of the Pol Pot regime, alongside lighthearted folk dance and traditional music, the ensemble ranks among the most acclaimed in the United States.

PORTLAND, ME

There was no info at presstime. www.centerforculturalexchange.org
1 Longfellow sq, Portland, 04101 – (207) 761-0591 or Watt Samaki Temple Buddhism
2 Dedham Street
Portland, ME 04103
Phone: 207-797-8554

ONTARIO, CANADA

Saturday, April 7, 2007 6:00pm to 1:00am

Ticket Price: $50.00 - In celebration of the up coming Cambodian New Year, the CCAO would like to cordially invite the whole community to a special New Year's party. This year’s event will be filled with a special, live Khmer traditional music and classical dance performance to honor our culture. This memorable event will be held at the Ruby Chinese Restaurant , 1571 Sandhurst Circle, Agincourt, Ontario .

www.ccao-ontario.org

SAN JOSE, CA

Saturday, April 7, 2007
Napredak Hall
770 Montague Expressway
San Jose, Ca 95131

Morning Program - 9AM - 12PM (Free Admision)
Cultural Ceremony Blessing by Buddhist Monks
Afternoon Program - 12:30PM - 3PM (Free Admission) Khmer Classical & Folk Dances
Evening Social Dance 6:00PM - Midnight ($20/adult)

For more, please contact
Janifer Chan, Chair of New Year Committee at (408) 629-8734

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