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Leng Hang’s dance troupe at the Asian Cultural Arts Theatre

Leng Hang's dance troupe performed for events all over Southern California. In this photo, dancers perform the Blessing Dance (Robam Choun Por), introducing Cambodian traditional dance at the Asian Cultural Arts Theatre sponsored by the Register, an Orange County newspaper.
Leng Hang’s dance troupe performed for events all over Southern California. In this photo, dancers perform the Blessing Dance (Robam Choun Por), introducing Cambodian traditional dance at the Asian Cultural Arts Theatre sponsored by The Register, an Orange County newspaper.

Leng Hang in her salon in Long Beach

Leng Hang received a beautician's license in 1977 and opened her own salon on Long Beach Boulevard. On the first floor, she styled hair. Upstairs was a dance studio for training dancers of various ages.
Leng Hang received a beautician’s license in 1977 and opened her own salon on Long Beach Boulevard. On the first floor, she styled hair. Upstairs was a dance studio for training dancers of various ages.

Sponsors and performers at a Khmer New Year event in 1976

This photo was taken in April 1976 at Long Beach Wilson High School during the Cambodian New Year celebration. It shows the sponsors and performers of the first New Year event after the arrival of evacuees and refugees in the area. Leng Hang, a renowned Cambodian dancer, is seen in the center. She later focused on teaching traditional dance to younger generations and stopped performing publicly.
This photo was taken in April 1976 at Long Beach Wilson High School during the Cambodian New Year celebration. It shows the sponsors and performers of the first New Year event after the arrival of evacuees and refugees in the area. Leng Hang, a renowned Cambodian dancer, is seen in the center. She later focused on teaching traditional dance to younger generations and stopped performing publicly.

Venerable Kong Chhean with other monks at Wat Khemara Buddhikaram

Venerable Dr. Kong Chhean (far right) at the Wat Khemara Buddhikaram (Khmer Buddhist Temple) with other monks during a ceremony. The aluminum containers hold food brought by attendees to be blessed. At the end of the ceremony, families will enjoy the food picnic-style in the main hall.
Venerable Dr. Kong Chhean (far right) at the Wat Khemara Buddhikaram (Khmer Buddhist Temple) with other monks during a ceremony. The aluminum containers hold food brought by attendees to be blessed. At the end of the ceremony, families will enjoy the food picnic-style in the main hall.