The Cambodia Town Parade and Cultural Festival returned for its 15th iteration on Sunday, Nov. 2.
Thousands converged on a one-mile stretch of Anaheim Street, in Long Beach, on Sunday, April 2, for one of the city’s largest annual events — a celebration of Cambodian new year and Khmer traditions.returned for its 15th iteration, reveling in the Southeast Asian nation’s new year, which traditionally takes place from April 14 to 16, with cultural performances, educational resources and food, among other activities and entertainment.Women gather at the Cambodian Culture Festival on Sunday, Apr.
Youngsters attend the 15th Annual Cambodia Town Parade & Culture Festival on Sunday, Apr. 2, 2023, in Long Beach. Participants perform on Sunday, Apr. 2, 2023, at the 15th Annual Cambodia Town Parade & Culture Festival in Long Beach. Participants walk along Anaheim Boulevard on Sunday, Apr. 2, 2023, at the 15th Annual Cambodia Town Parade & Culture Festival in Long Beach.
Participants walk along Anaheim Boulevard on Sunday, Apr. 2, 2023, at the 15th Annual Cambodia Town Parade & Culture Festival in Long Beach. Participants walk along Anaheim Boulevard on Sunday, Apr. 2, 2023, at the 15th Annual Cambodia Town Parade & Culture Festival in Long Beach. Participants walk along Anaheim Boulevard on Sunday, Apr. 2, 2023, at the 15th Annual Cambodia Town Parade & Culture Festival in Long Beach.
Crowds line Anaheim Boulevard on Sunday, Apr. 2, 2023, for the 15th Annual Cambodia Town Parade & Culture Festival in Long Beach Crowds line Anaheim Boulevard on Sunday, Apr. 2, 2023, for the 15th Annual Cambodia Town Parade & Culture Festival in Long Beach Crowds gather for the opening ceremonies at the 15th Annual Cambodia Town Parade & Culture Festival on Sunday, Apr. 2, 2023, in Long Beach
The theme this year was “Stop Hate With Love” – aimed at bringing awareness to rising hate crimes against the Asian American and Pacific Islander communities, as well as embracing Long Beach’s diversity. “Congratulations for 15th years of lifting up history,” state Attorney General Rob Bonta said, “promoting culture and sharing with the rest of the world, and state, the beauty of the Khmer traditions.”
“I’m always surprised by how many people show up here in Long Beach for the celebration,” Kim said later, as she stood in the middle of the packed festival grounds. “I love to see so many people celebrating our culture and it was amazing to perform.”
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