In honor of AAPI and Latinx heritage, this forum compliments the temporary presentation of Colin Grafton’s photographs of Cambodian Border Camps and the regeneration of Cambodian arts and culture in the afterlife of war.  All photography will be displayed in the MOLAA Lobby.

"The Rising Phoenix". food truck will be onsite, follow them at @therisingphoenix562 and enjoy their food from 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM!
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CAMBODIAN EXODUS: From the Border to Khao I Dang Refugee Camp
A panel discussion with Grafton will take place on April 7th at 5:30 PM. The panel discussion at MOLAA will center on the refugee camp and immigration experience of the Cambodian community alongside members of the LatinX community discussing shared experiences as refugees and immigrants.

Please RSVP (Limited Capacity) 

PROGRAM:

1. Introduction by Dr. Suely Saro

2. Poetry reading by Sokunthary Svay

3. Camboyan Exodus Panel:

• Introduction to Baysei (Cambodian Altar) by Dr. Sue Needham, Professor of Anthropology, CSUDH

• Baysei Ceremony blessing the people in the photographs and guests

• Moderator: Monorom Neth; Panelists: Photographer Colin Grafton, Sara Pol-Lim: OC Dept of Education, CGMC Project, Board of Trustees - St. Mary Medical Foundation Center, Scholar Dr. Sophea Seng - Anthropologist, Sithea San - Chairwoman of Cambodia Town, and Namoch Sokhom - Director of Loan Services (Small Business). 

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