The National Cambodian Heritage Museum & Killing Fields Memorial
Honoring the Past, Building the Future: The National Cambodian Heritage Museum’s Mission in Chicago The National Cambodian Heritage Museum & Killing Fields Memorial in Chicago, Illinois, stands as a unique institution dedicated to preserving Cambodian culture, educating the public about the Cambodian genocide, and providing a space for healing and remembrance. Established in 2004 under the […]
Wat Munisotaram, Khmer America’s Largest Buddhist Pagoda
From Farmland to Sacred Ground: The Evolution of Wat Munisotaram Wat Munisotaram, situated in Hampton, Minnesota, approximately thirty minutes south of the Twin Cities, stands as a significant Cambodian Buddhist temple in the United States. Established by the Minnesota Cambodian Buddhist Society in 1982, the temple has evolved into a prominent center for spiritual practice […]
Cambodian Student Society, Oldest Active Student Organization in America
Celebrating Cambodian Culture: The Founding of CSS at CSULB The Cambodian Student Society (CSS) at California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) was established in 1959 by a group of Cambodian exchange students. Its mission is to share, promote, and preserve Cambodian culture within the CSULB student body. CSS provides students with opportunities to associate and […]
Cambodian Association of America, Oldest Cambodian Mutual Aid Organization in US
Empowering communities since 1975, the CAA bridges cultures and uplifts vulnerable families The Cambodian Association of America (CAA), founded in 1975, is the oldest and largest Cambodian nonprofit organization in the U.S. Based in Long Beach, it played a key role in establishing “Cambodia Town” and supporting Cambodian refugees in adapting to American life while […]
Wat Thormikaram, America’s Oldest Cambodian Buddhist Temple
Wat Thormikaram: A beacon of faith and culture for Cambodian refugees in Rhode Island Wat Thormikaram, located in Providence, Rhode Island, holds the distinction of being the oldest Cambodian Buddhist temple in the United States. Established in the early 1980s by the Venerable Maha Ghosananda, a revered Cambodian spiritual leader and genocide survivor, the temple […]