Hahn Honors Cambodian Leaders Ahead of Cambodian Heritage Month and 50th Anniversary of Cambodian Genocide Remembrance Day
Last week Hahn led proclamation of April 2025 as Cambodian Heritage Month—a first in County history
Los Angeles, CA – During the public hearing of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors today, Supervisor Janice Hahn honored 22 local Cambodian community organizations in celebration of Cambodian Heritage Month and in recognition of the anniversary of the beginning of the Cambodian genocide. Hahn, whose district includes one of the largest Cambodian communities in the world, led the Board last week in their unanimous votes to proclaim April 2025 as Cambodian Heritage Month for the first time in the history of Los Angeles County and to recognize the 50th Anniversary of the Cambodian Genocide on April 17th.
“The story of our Cambodian community began with the unimaginable tragedy of the Cambodian genocide, but today it’s one of perseverance, resilience, and pride. Long Beach and all of LA County are better off because of the contributions of those refugees, their descendants, and these extraordinary organizations they have formed,” said Hahn. “It’s a privilege to represent this community and to help share their story more broadly throughout LA County.”
During her presentation, Hahn asked for a moment of silence to honor the estimated 2 million people killed in the Cambodian genocide. Hundreds of thousands of Cambodian refugees fled to the United States after the fall of the Cambodian capital Phnom Penh to the Khmer Rouge regime on April 17, 1975. Today, Long Beach is home to the largest Cambodian population in the world outside of Cambodia.
“Our story didn’t end with the genocide, it continued to inspire strength, resilience, and hope,” said Chanwantha Sam Limon during today’s presentation. Limon serves on the Board of the Los Angeles County Cambodian Employees Association as well as on several other Cambodian organizations. “These community leaders work tirelessly to preserve and celebrate Cambodian heritage and tradition. Thank you, Supervisor Hahn, for your unwavering commitment and support of the Cambodian community.”
Dozens of members of the Cambodian American community from Hahn’s district were in attendance this morning for Hahn’s presentation.
Hahn honored the following organizations today:
LA County Cambodian Employees Association
Cambodia Town Film Festival
Cambodian American Cultural Center
Cambodia Town
Angkor Arts Collective
Untied Cambodian Community
Asian World Film Festival Cambodia Day
Cambodian Association of America
Cambodian Health Professionals Association of America (CHPAA)
Khmer Parent Association
Long Beach – Phnom Penh Sister Cities Association
Chanchaya Khmer Cultural Heritage
Pacific Asian Counseling Services
Killing Field Memorial
Families in Good Health
United Khmer ChaiYam
Cambodian Veterans Inc
Khmer Culture & Fine Arts of California, USA
Global Refugee Awareness Healing Group
Modern Apsara Dance Company
Khmer Girls in Action
Khmer Krom Association of Southern California
Hahn is also a sponsor of the 17th Annual Cambodian Parade and Culture Festival taking place Sunday April 6th in the Cambodia Town community of Long Beach. The theme of this year’s festival is “We Are Stronger When We Celebrate Together.”
