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Left to right: Bonavy’s mother, Naly Men, Bonavy, her older sister, Bony, and Lisa Som (Bony’s daughter) at Bonavy’s graduation in San Diego, CA 2018.
Left to right: Bonavy’s mother, Naly Men, Bonavy, her older sister, Bony, and Lisa Som (Bony’s daughter) at Bonavy’s graduation in San Diego, CA 2018.

Bonavy Som image


Bonavy Som with her three sons: (left to right) Douglas, Nikolas, & Beauregard. They are celebrating Bonavy’s birthday at Seafood Cove in Westminster, CA 2020.
Bonavy Som with her three sons: (left to right) Douglas, Nikolas, & Beauregard. They are celebrating Bonavy’s birthday at Seafood Cove in Westminster, CA 2020.

Bonavy Som image


Left to right: Bonavy Som’s mother, Naly Men, Bonavy, Bonavy’s sister, Bony, and Bony’s daughter, Lisa. They are celebrating Cambodian New Year in North Hollywood, CA 1990.
Left to right: Bonavy Som’s mother, Naly Men, Bonavy, Bonavy’s sister, Bony, and Bony’s daughter, Lisa. They are celebrating Cambodian New Year in North Hollywood, CA 1990.

Angkor Wat


Images of the exterior of Angkor Wat are displayed throughout the Cambodian diaspora on storefronts, in people's homes, and even on letterhead.
Images of the exterior of Angkor Wat are displayed throughout the Cambodian diaspora on storefronts, in people’s homes, and even on letterhead.

Bas Relief of Kurukshetra Battle, Angkor Wat


Close up of the bas-relief on outer exterior of Angkor Wat depicting Battle of Kurukshetra, which is based on the Hindu epic Mahabharata. (Photo courtesy of Bonnie Lowenthal)
Close up of the bas-relief on outer exterior of Angkor Wat depicting Battle of Kurukshetra, which is based on the Hindu epic Mahabharata. (Photo courtesy of Bonnie Lowenthal)

Statue of Ta Reach, Angkor Wat


This giant statue of the divine Hindu god Vishnu known as Ta Reach is located inside the West Gate of Angkor Wat. Considered one of the most powerful local spirits or Neak Ta, the statue is cared for and offerings are made by Cambodians (and visitors) for blessings and to alleviate worries. (Photo courtesy of Bonnie Lowenthal)
This giant statue of the divine Hindu god Vishnu, known as Ta Reach in Cambodia, is located inside the West Gate of Angkor Wat. Considered one of the most powerful local spirits, or Neak Ta, the statue is cared for and offerings are made by Cambodians (and visitors) for blessings and to alleviate worries. (Photo courtesy of Bonnie Lowenthal)
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