Khmer New Year parade in Long Beach in 2008.
By Greg Mellen,
Press-Telegram Staff Writer
Posted: 04/09/2011
LONG BEACH - With chilly temperatures expected, it might not exactly feel like Cambodia. But that won't stop organizers from doing all they can to deliver the rest of the Cambodian New Year feeling to the annual celebration today at El Dorado Park, 7550 E. Spring St.
From 9 a.m. until 5 p.m., participants can enjoy an eclectic blend of religious ceremonies, exotic foods, carnival games, face painting for kids and entertainment that will include traditional Khmer dance and drama, and both traditional and modern Khmer music performed by famous singers.
There will also be information and merchandise booths.
The Cambodian New Year celebration at El Dorado, organized by the Cambodian Coordinating Council, is one of the most popular events in the Cambodian community, annually attracting thousands.
Admission tickets are required. They are $23 per vehicle and there is a $7 entrance and parking fee.
The April New Year, which officially runs April 14-16, is one of the biggest celebrated holidays for Cambodians. It is meant to celebrate the end of the harvest season. This year, 2555 on the Buddhist calendar, is the year of the rabbit or the hare.
greg.mellen@presstelegram.com, 562-499-1291
LONG BEACH - With chilly temperatures expected, it might not exactly feel like Cambodia. But that won't stop organizers from doing all they can to deliver the rest of the Cambodian New Year feeling to the annual celebration today at El Dorado Park, 7550 E. Spring St.
From 9 a.m. until 5 p.m., participants can enjoy an eclectic blend of religious ceremonies, exotic foods, carnival games, face painting for kids and entertainment that will include traditional Khmer dance and drama, and both traditional and modern Khmer music performed by famous singers.
There will also be information and merchandise booths.
The Cambodian New Year celebration at El Dorado, organized by the Cambodian Coordinating Council, is one of the most popular events in the Cambodian community, annually attracting thousands.
Admission tickets are required. They are $23 per vehicle and there is a $7 entrance and parking fee.
The April New Year, which officially runs April 14-16, is one of the biggest celebrated holidays for Cambodians. It is meant to celebrate the end of the harvest season. This year, 2555 on the Buddhist calendar, is the year of the rabbit or the hare.
greg.mellen@presstelegram.com, 562-499-1291
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