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The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission will host the 10th Annual Cambodian Cultural Celebration at Saltwater State Park in King County.
The free event runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 12, at Saltwater State Park, 25205 8th Place South in Des Moines (Directions).
The event celebrates Cambodian culture in the Pacific Northwest region. Members of the South Puget Sound Cambodian communities will perform traditional music, dance and drumming, as well as host activities, contests, displays and demonstrations for the entire family. In addition, Cambodian food will be available for purchase. Everyone is welcome, and admission is free. The Discover Pass is required for vehicle access to the event.
Artists, performances and cultural organizations include:
- Classical and traditional dances by Cambodian Classical and Folk Dance Northwest
- Traditional Cambodian stories and folktales
- Cambodian wedding fashion show
- Traditional Cambodian music
- Cambodian singer Songporth Heath
- Martial arts demonstrations by United Southeast Asian Cultural Association