April 26, 2025: Hope in Motion
A Global Celebration of Cambodia’s Resilience Through Dialogue and Art
On Saturday, April 26, 2025, we invite Cambodians and friends around the world to come together in a global celebration of resilience and creativity.
Echoes of Memory: Engaging the Past, Educating the Future
Date & Time: April 26, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM ICT (Phnom Penh)
Host: Bophana Center
Format: In-person at Bophana Center and online
Language: Khmer with English translation
Description: Marking the historical significance of April 17, 1975, this event features historical presentations, survivor testimonies, and a youth panel discussion. Learn about educational initiatives like the Khmer Rouge History App and honor the resilience of survivors​ led by Dr. Duong Keo.
Online participation: Download the Khmer Rouge history app.
Hope to Peace
Date & Time: April 26, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM AET (Sydney)
Host: Roger Ly in collaboration with Khmer Community of NSW, Cambodian Australian Welfare Council, Cambodian Living Arts & Culture Australia
Format: In-person at the Khmer Community of NSW and online
Language: English and Khmer
Description: A cultural event combining rituals, performance art, and dialogue. It shares the experiences of Khmer-Australians, honoring historical struggles and building a vision for peace and understanding. With Lisa Nagasaki, Sandra May, Sovannary Chan.
Building our Cambodian Cultural Landmark
Date & Time: April 26, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM CET (Paris)
Host: Pouma’Khmer
Format: Format: In-person at Mairie du 13e de Paris (salle des fĂŞtes) and online
Description: In the context of French universalism, Khmer-French individuals share artworks—a book, film, song, or other items—that helped them embrace their identity, revealing personal journeys. With Aurélie Phiev, Florence Tith, Saparic Eang, Kai Yan Ly.
Online participation: Contribute to a collaborative online library with your personal Cambodian cultural keystone.
Long Beach Cambodia Town: 50 years, Where are we now?
Date & Time: April 26, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM PST (Long Beach)
Host: Olary Yim, CEO of Catch Int’l LLC featuring Cambodia Town, UCC (United Cambodian Community), CAA (Cambodian Association of America),and Cambodia Town Film Festival
Format: Online
Description: A safe haven for the diaspora since 1975, Long Beach holds the honor of being the oldest and largest Cambodian community outside of the Kingdom of Cambodia. Come meet the community leaders who built this city and moved us forward, all the while preserving our Khmer culture, identity & heritage.
More Than Good Refugees! 50 Years of Cambodian Presence in Montréal
Date & Time: April 26, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM EST (Montreal)
Host: Super Boat People Collective
Format: In person at Centre des mémoires montréalaises (MEM) and Online
Description: A virtual tour of Super Boat People’s exhibition at the Centre des mĂ©moires montrĂ©alaises (MEM), followed by a panel discussion with key social and cultural figures from Montreal’s Cambodian community.
Online participation: Participants will be encouraged to share their insights through a survey app during the event.
Fifty Years from Now
Date & Time: April 26, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM EST (New York)
Host: Sokunthary Svay
Format: Online
Description: A panel of Cambodian descendants from different countries and backgrounds, discussing their perspectives on the future in relation to legacy and culture. With Li-da Kruger (UK), Lang Ea (NZ), Samboleap Tol (NL), Martine Neang (FR/KH), Laura Ouk (US), Phloeun Prim (CA/KH), moderated by Sokunthary Svay (US).
Online participation: Imagine with us what the future could look like.