Beginning in November, the Long Beach Public Library will be hosting Khmer, Come All, a month-long educational series showcasing the city’s vibrant Cambodian community.
Khmer, Come All is made in partnership with California Humanities, a nonprofit organization that supports the creation of humanities-based initiatives and cultural programs.
Each program in the series will focus on a unique element of Cambodian heritage, including history, food, crafts, culture and film. All events in the series will be free.
“We welcome everyone to attend the Library’s Khmer, Come All program series celebrating Cambodian heritage,” Mayor Robert Garcia said in a statement from the City. “One of the best things about Long Beach is the chance to experience the history and traditions of our Cambodian and immigrant communities.”
The month-long program series will take place on select days starting Saturday, Nov. 5 through Dec 3. The series will kick off with “Why Long Beach?” on Nov. 5 at 12:30 p.m. Professors Dr. Susan Needham and Dr. Karen Quintiliani will be discussing their book “Cambodians in Long Beach” and explaining how Long Beach grew to have the largest Cambodian community in the United States.
“One of our primary goals is to offer programs that are inclusive and make people of all backgrounds feel at home,” said Library Services Director Cathy De Leon in a statement. “Khmer, Come All will celebrate the history and heritage of the Cambodian community that is a vital part of the Long Beach experience.”
Those interested in learning more about Khmer, Come All can find the full program series schedule on the Library’s online event calendar.
