On Saturday, July 16, 2011, Street signs demarcating the Cambodia Town in Long Beach, CA were formally installed. A ceremony was held prior to the unveiling of the first sign at the corner of Anaheim St. and Atlantic Ave.
Pictured is the United Cambodian Community (UCC) Plaza opened in 1991 on Anaheim Street in Long Beach, CA. The UCC has since moved its operations to a smaller building at Anaheim and Dawson.
Pictured is the United Cambodian Community (UCC) Plaza opened in 1991 on Anaheim Street in Long Beach, CA. The UCC has since moved its operations to a smaller building at Anaheim and Dawson.
Members of the Cambodian Jewelry Association of California gathered for a photograph commemorating their first anniversary in 1999. The art of jewelry making was not written in books in Cambodia. Instead, it was transmitted orally to family members and apprentices. One of the major contributions of the Cambodian Jewelry Association was to publish Jewelry Skills and Techniques, a practical book on all aspects of gemstones and precious metals. At the time of its publication, there were some 17 Cambodian jewelry stores located in Long Beach, CA.
Banteay Srey (named after a temple in Cambodia) is a boutique in Long Beach, CA that offers items from Cambodia including silks, tailoring, and wedding planning. This table displays some of their wares at an event in Long Beach, CA.
