Cambodia Town, Long Beach
| Cambodia Town | |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Little Phnom Penh |
| Site type | Community landmark |
| Location | Anaheim Street, Long Beach, California |
| Country | United States |
| Period | Official concept approved in 2007 |
| Subjects | Migration & Diaspora; Community & Civic Life |
Cambodia Town is a community landmark in Anaheim Street, Long Beach, California, United States. (Wikipedia)
History
Cambodian students began residing in Long Beach in the 1950s and 1960s, followed by Cambodian refugees who arrived after the Khmer Rouge took control of Cambodia in 1975 and under the Refugee Act of the 1980s. The founders of Cambodia Town, Inc. led an effort to designate East Anaheim Street as Cambodia Town, and the Long Beach City Council unanimously approved the concept in 2007 under the condition that it became a Business Improvement District. (Wikipedia; Cambodia Town Inc.)
Significance
Cambodia Town is a Cambodian cultural enclave with Cambodian restaurants, clothing and jewelry stores, donut shops, churches, Khmer temples, and service centers for Cambodian Americans. Its Cambodian New Year festival features traditional garments, classical dancing, drumming, cultural symbols, and representatives of local organizations and businesses. (Wikipedia; Cambodia Town Inc.)
Stewardship
Cambodia Town Inc. reports that it carries the district's advocacy, cultural events, fundraising and improvement work with the City of Long Beach and other community organizations. (Cambodia Town Inc.)
Visiting
The area is accessible by the Long Beach Transit bus system and the Los Angeles Metro A Line. (Wikipedia; Cambodia Town Inc.)