Why Celebrating Our Khmer Roots is More Important than Ever with Cambodian Cultural Centre President Sopheaktra (Peter) Heang

Sopheaktra (Peter) Heang and I discuss the establishment of the Cambodian Cultural Centre in British Columbia, Canada which aims to reconnect and unite the Cambodian diaspora with our heritage through arts, community building, and cultural events. We reflect on the success of the Roots of Compassion event in July and the upcoming Echoes of Angkor celebration in October, emphasizing the importance of unity and cultural preservation amidst challenges - in particular, the border dispute between Cambodia and Thailand. The conversation highlights the vision for a vibrant community space that fosters learning, mentorship, and cultural exchange.You can learn Sopheaktra’s story in the Khmer Voices episode, It's Never Too Latehttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2401003/episodes/16895816Visit https://www.cambodianculturalcentre.com/ for tickets to Echoes of Angkor, October 25, 2025.------------Learn Khmer with the ReanKhmer app! This is what I’m using to increase my proficiency. Hosting an event in Canada? Use Bloom Tickets to sell your tickets, like me! Here's my referral link.Let's connect on Instagram @KhmerVoicesDo you have an inspiring story you'd like to share on Khmer Voices? DM me on social.Intro and outro music by https://pixabay.com/users/chhuchchhuch-26181660/