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The Senate HONORS The Senate takes great pride in recognizing organizations dedicated to perpetuating the unique and special cultures and practices of the diverse peoples of Hawaii. The Cambodian Community of Hawaii (CCH) is one such organization. Cambodian culture, both past and present, is a culture of the arts. Since the Angkor period, Cambodia has assimilated the arts into the fabric of everyday life. Through folk music and dance passed down from generation to generation, the arts have become not simply leisurely pastimes, but rather, they help form the core of Cambodian identity. It is therefore with pride that Cambodia Americans commemorate their New Year and share it with the broader Community. Once again, the Cambodian Community of Hawaii will come together to show appreciation and celebrate their accomplishments on Saturday, April 12, 2008, themed "Hidden Treasures: Southeast Asians in Hawaii", at Central Union Church, the parish hall, with a blessing by Buddhist Monks and an evening program of classical and folk dancers, arts, handicrafts and social dance. The Senate of the Twenty-Fourth Legislature hereby honors the Cambodian Community of Hawaii for their decades of contributions to the community and the State of Hawaii, celebrates the Khmer New Year; and extends its warmest Aloha and best wishes to them and their families in all future endeavors. Done this 12th day of April 2008 Suzanne Chun Oakland, Colleen Hanabusa, Clerk of the Senate The 24th Legislature |
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