Updated: May 8, 2023
For this special occasion to celebrate year of the Rabbit, the Blessing dance was performed by our Master Teachers of Classical Dance: Neakru Pech Heung, Neakru Sophea Nop, and Neakru Gima Mean.
Photos by Sue Kim and Bora Chiemroun.
LOWELL, MA — On April 1st, 2023 the National Council for the Traditional Arts partnered with Lowell National Historic Park, the Angkor Dance Troupe, and the Mass Cultural Council for a spectacular #NationalTreasures event, presenting Master ceramist and National Heritage Fellow Yary Livan.
The event showcased Yary’s work, a rare and beautiful display from this master Cambodian ceramicist, who has been sculpting and teaching in the United States for over two decades. As part of a larger celebration honoring Cambodian Heritage Month, the evening featured performances by the Angkor Dance Troupe and the Wong Pleng Khmer Band, along with Yary, are considered beloved representatives of Lowell’s thriving Cambodian community.
Photos by Remsberg, Inc.
DRACUT, MA — Our team represented Angkor Dance Troupe at the first in-person Lowell Women’s Week breakfast since the start of the pandemic. From left: Curtis Mai, Peter Chea, James Ostis, Bora Chiemruom, Victoria Phan, Sue Kim, and Channa Sath.
A tradition of Lowell Women’s Week is the Annual Breakfast, where they recognize the achievements of extraordinary women in Lowell. This year, the Annual Breakfast took place at the end of March on Monday, March 27, 2023.
The Annual Breakfast was hosted at Lenzi’s. Congratulations to the "Because of Her" recipients Maria Aybar, Pauline King, and Leanne George!
