Cambodia Town will play host to its third annual Cambodian Arts and Culture Exhibition Saturday, Nov. 19. Here is information provided the the 6th District Council office:
Councilman Dee Andrews and Cambodia Town, Inc. to host
3rd Annual Cambodian Arts & Culture Exhibition
Sixth District Councilman Dee Andrews and Cambodian Town, Inc. to host the 3rd Annual Cambodian Arts and Culture Exhibition, 10:00 am, Saturday, November 19, 2011 at MacArthur Park, 1321 E. Anaheim St., Long Beach, California.
This is the third year that the open-air festival will have hands-on demonstrations of a variety of art forms from Cambodia's rich and ancient culture. Local Cambodian artisans and culture bearers will share their expertise through interactive demonstrations. "This event is a jewel in our city. It reaches beyond the barriers to bring residents together to celebrate and educate with the beauty of art", said Councilman Dee Andrews.
Among the arts and cultural practices on display will be Cambodian classical dance and costuming, drawing, shadow puppets, music and musical instruments, textiles, dressmaking, weddings, gardening, cooking, and games. This year the Exhibition will begin with a traditional Khmer (Cambodian) prayer ceremony at 10:00 am.
All of this is free and open to the public. For more information call the Office of Councilman Dee Andrews at (562) 570-6816 or the Exhibition program coordinator, Susan Needham, Ph.D. CSU Dominguez Hills, at (310) 243-3485.
Councilman Dee Andrews and Cambodia Town, Inc. to host
3rd Annual Cambodian Arts & Culture Exhibition
Sixth District Councilman Dee Andrews and Cambodian Town, Inc. to host the 3rd Annual Cambodian Arts and Culture Exhibition, 10:00 am, Saturday, November 19, 2011 at MacArthur Park, 1321 E. Anaheim St., Long Beach, California.
This is the third year that the open-air festival will have hands-on demonstrations of a variety of art forms from Cambodia's rich and ancient culture. Local Cambodian artisans and culture bearers will share their expertise through interactive demonstrations. "This event is a jewel in our city. It reaches beyond the barriers to bring residents together to celebrate and educate with the beauty of art", said Councilman Dee Andrews.
Among the arts and cultural practices on display will be Cambodian classical dance and costuming, drawing, shadow puppets, music and musical instruments, textiles, dressmaking, weddings, gardening, cooking, and games. This year the Exhibition will begin with a traditional Khmer (Cambodian) prayer ceremony at 10:00 am.
All of this is free and open to the public. For more information call the Office of Councilman Dee Andrews at (562) 570-6816 or the Exhibition program coordinator, Susan Needham, Ph.D. CSU Dominguez Hills, at (310) 243-3485.
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