Samantha Sambath samples a traditional treat from Cambodia, pineapple with salt and pepper, at a neighborhood festival in celebration of that country’s New Year. The event, held Saturday, April 4, was sponosored by the Cambodian Cultural Alliance of Washington.
The Cambodian community celebrated that country's New Year at a White Center street festival, Saturday, April 4.
It was a sunny day and the festival was in full swing at 15th Avenue Southwest at Southwest 98th Street in White Center.
A stage draped in Cambodian decor featured entertainment with traditional dance, music and games. There were booths with authentic traditional arts and crafts, food, and information tables for Cambodian charities, as well as other organizations like the White Center Food Bank.
The New Years tradition is called Chaul Chnam Thmey and falls on April 13 to 15. The community event was organized by the Cambodian Cultural Alliance of Washington.
