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Eleventh Annual
Lowell Southeast Asian Water Festival
August 17-18, 2001·
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Mogan Cultural
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Theodore Edson
Parker Foundation
Wang Foundation
Saints Medical
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KeySpan
For more information
please call Sambath Bo
978-399-8039
The Lowell Southeast Asian Water Festival Is made possible by the Cambodian Mutual Assistance Association, Lao Family Mutual
Assistance Association, Ught of Cambodian Children, Inc., Thal Association of Boston, Lowell National Historical Park, Jericho Road
Project, Wat Buddha Bhavana, Tralratanaram Temple, Koun Khmer TV Show, Middlesex Community College International and Multicultural
Office, Lowell Television Communications, Lowell Cultural Council, Mogan Cultural Council, COOL, Voice of Cambodian Chlldren/WUML,
Local Businesses, Community Organizations and Volunteers.
www.lowellwaterfestival.org
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120.Cross Street~ Lowell ~ MA 01854 ~ 978 596-1000
Friday, August 17, 2007
Dear community members and friends:
Spiritual Ad visory Board
Venerable Sao Khan, Chair
Ven . Mangkone Dhammadharo, Vice Chair
Venerable Seng Samoeumt
Venerable Seng Saphoeun
Venerable David Chutiko
B OARD OF DIRECTORS
Welcome to the 11 th Annual Lowell Southeast Asian Water Festival. We hope
that you enjoy the variety of Southeast Asian food , merchand ise, performances,
and arts and crafts that you will encounter throughout our two-day celebration.
The Lowell Southeast Asian Water Festival was initiated in the summer of 1997
by a number of community members, including but not limited to Mr. Samkhann
Khoeun - former Executive Director of the Cambodian Mutual Assistance
Association , Dr. Linda Silka - Director of the UMass Lowell Center for Work,
Family and Community, Chath pierSath - Community Activist, Blong Xiong Lao Family Mutual Assistance Association , and Cheryl West and Khan Chau of
the University of Massachusetts, Lowell campus, among others. Their concern
had been the environmental cleanliness of the Merrimack River as well as
surrounding bodies of freshwater.
Mr. Sayon Soeun (President)
Mr. Phone Phetvixay (Vice President)
Dr. Phala Chea (Treasurer)
Vatsady Sivongxay (Clerk)
Devan Phommasinh
Khamtane Khamdy
Buntha Krouch With the intention of bringing a thousand year old tradition from Cambodia,
Prinya Somma/a Laos, and Thailand and tying it to water education here in the Greater Lowell
Ghia Srithong area , the Lowell Southeast Asian Water Festival was begun and has
progressed to what it is today. As a result, approximately 60,000 participants
are drawn to this event annually, with attendees coming from all walks of life
Cambodian Mutual Assistance Association
(CMAA) and ethnicities throughout the United States, Canada, France , and Australia.
INCORPORATORS
To celebrate the 11 th anniversary of the Lowell Southeast Asian Water Festival,
Lao Family Mutual Association
a special water education section has been included in the program book.
(LFMA)
While the entire event is revolved around boat racing , we also feel that it is vital
Light of Cambodian Children, Inc to teach young children on the importance of clean water in our everyday lives.
LCC) After all, without the water in both the Mekong River and the Merrimack River,
we wouldn't have been able to begin this un ique tradition.
Wat Buddhabhavana of MA
Organizing the Water Festival is a big endeavor. It takes many volunteer hours,
To
join in the effort to support this important annual event, please consider making
EVENT C OORDINATOR a donation or sign up to volunteer for future years. Donations can be sent to
Sambath Bo Lowell Southeast Asian Water Festival c/o CMAA, 165 Jackson Street, Lowell ,
MA 01852. A volunteer form is included in the back of this book as well for your
convenience. Please visit our website at www.lowellwaterfestival.org for more
information.
Thai Association of Boston ongoing year-round effort, and dedicated board and committee members.
Last, but not least, have a safe and fun time, and thank you for making the 11th
annual Lowell Southeast Asian Water Festival possible!
Best wishes,
Sayon Soeun , President
Lowell Southeast Asian Water Festival, Inc.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Top Cover/ Enterprise Bank
1. Welcoming Remarks
2. Louis L. Pinn Insurance Agency
3. Table of Centents - Carabao - Phnom Penh
Travel - Muay Thai
4. Mogan Cultural Center
5. Water In Our Lives
6. Wat Buddhabhavana / Connector Financial
7. Friday Schedule (Candle Floating Ceremony)
8. WorldTV
9. KeySpan - Red Rose Restaurant
10. Saturday Schedule (Main Stage)
11. Saturday Schedule (Stage 11)
12. Map, Food & Merchandise Booths
13. Map, Arts Crafts, Info. Booths and Boat Teams
14. Lowell Community Charter Public School
15. Old Crane and Brother Crab
16. KK Insurance Company/ Urban Real Estate
17. MetLife
18. Find Your Friends Maze
19. Water Quality Word Scramble
20. Fish Find Crossword Puzzle
21 . Coloring Page
22. LSEAWF lncorporators
23. Volunteer & Donation Forms
24. LSEAWF Committees
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Water and Our Lives
Written by Bopha Tum
Water is life. To people from different background and religions, it embodies birth and
rebirth . To the Southeast Asian people, water not only signifies renewal , but it
symbolizes cleanliness, purity, and prosperity. For Southeast Asians, water connects
all aspects of being: food , agriculture, spirituality, and economic success. Whether it is
known as Bon Om Tuk in Cambodia, Baun Son Hae in Loas, or Keng Loeur in
Thailand , for centuries the Water Festival has been an annual celebration of cleansing
and rinsing past sins accrued during the old year to replenish for the new year.
The Water Festival is the most popular and
strident celebration in Southeast Asia.
Millions of people from remote areas of the
countries journey to the capitals to compete
in the boat races, cheer for their favorite
teams, and participate in the singing ,
dancing , and traditional games. Every year, they put thoughts of work or struggle
aside to be thankful for the rivers, lakes, and ponds that are the main source of their
livelihood and economic development and pray for good fortune , longevity, and the
opportunity to regenerate.
For Southeast Asians, whether this important and fun-filled festivity takes place in their
mother countries or the countries they now call home, it is essential for them to preserve their tradition , take time to celebrate
the event, and share and teach younger generations of Southeast Asians and people from different cultures and background of
who they are, and their values and beliefs.
Each year, on the third Saturday in August, Cambodians and other Southeast Asians come together to Lowell , Massachusetts
to celebrate the Southeast Asian Water Festival along the Merrimack River and reminisce about life along the Mekong River.
Like the Water Festival in Southeast Asia, the Water Festival in Lowell is a time for Southeast Asians living abroad to take some
time to be thankful of all their good fortunes, pray for better living conditions for people
back home, and allow people from other cultures to experience a part of their tradition ,
and learn what makes them who they are. After all, water is life to many of us.
The Water Festival is a time for fun, relaxation, and self-renewal , but it is also a time
to collectively work together to help keep the water clean and safe for future
generations and enable them to continue the beautiful tradition that has been past
down from our ancestors.
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6:55 pm
7:05 pm
6:35 pm
6:45 pm
6:50 pm
7:15 pm
Introduction by MC
Khmer Traditional Music by LCCPS Group
Buddhist Blessing Ceremony lead by Ven. Ajhan Mangkone
Speakers: Rep. of Ven. Sao Khun & Ven . Ajhan Mangkone
Boung Soung Prahma by Somaly Hay & Co.
Speakers (Sam bath, Sayon, Bill.. .etc)
Puong Neary by Somaly Hay & Co
Tro/Chapey by LCCPS Group
Tepmonorum by Somaly Hay & Co.
0 Duang Champa (Lao National Flower Dance) by Wat Buddhabavana Summer
Cultural School Troupe
Kup Tupp Toum Laung Prabang (Folk song and dance from Luang Prabang, and
old ancient city of Laos) by Wat Buddhabavana Summer Cultural School Troupe
Candlelight Floating Ceremony (Introduction by Ajhan Mongkone)
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10:00 am
10:10 am
10:20 am
11:05 am
11 :15 am
11:35 am
11:45 am
11:55 am
12:05 pm
12:40 pm
12:50 pm
1:00 pm
1:10 pm
1:55 pm
2:05 pm
2:15 pm
2:25 pm
3:10 pm
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Khmer Traditional Music by LCCPS Group
Blessing Ceremony by Buddhist Monks lead by Ajhan David
Khmer Band by ............ Band
Thai Dance "Kabi Kabong" & "Fire Kabi Kabong" by Wat Thai of Boston
Thai Dance "Mahori Dance" by Wat Thai of Boston
Blessing Dance by Laotian Community Center of RI (LCCRI)
3rd World Entertainment
Blessing Dance by Golap Sor Dance Troupe
Special Guests (Mayor, etc.)
Preap Santhipheap Dance by Golap Sor Dance Troupe
Hanuman Dance by LCCRl/3 rd World Entertainment
Robam Khen by Golap Sor Dance Troupe
Javelin Record and Semifinal Results Announcement by MC
Khap Toom Luang Prabang by LCCRI
Thai Musical Instrument Play by Wat Thai of Boston
Tang Vai by Wat Buddhabavana SCS Troupe
Stage Closed: Boat Racing Observation-MC Announcement On Stage
0 Duang Champa (Lao National Flower Dance) by Wat Buddhabavana Summer
Cultural School Troupe (Wat Buddhabavana SCS Troupe)
Thai Band by Papaya Band
Hip Hop Dance by Team Rithim
Khmer Traditional Music/MC Announcement
ANNOUNCEMENT: Boat Racing Final Result/Reward/Trophies
Closing Announcement
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Program
Saturday August 18th, 2007
Stage II
10:30 am
10:35 pm
12:10 pm
12:30 pm
1:15 pm
1:25
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4:35 pm
5:00 pm
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Lao Band by Laos Star Band
Javelin Record Inc.
Lao Band by Laos Star Band
Laos Dance (Tamara Phongsavat) by Wat
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3rd World Entertainment
Lao Band by Laos Star Band
Stage Close: Boat Racing Observation
Lao Band by Laos Friendship Band/Semifinal Results
Announcement by MC
PRE-ANNOUNCEMENT: Boat Race Final Results
Reward Trophies at Main Stage
FINAL ANNOUNCEMENT: Boat Racing Final Results
Reward Trophies at Main Stage
Closing Ceremony
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MERCHANDISE
Borwornthammarat, Darasri
3rd World Entertainment
Boston Buddha Vararam Temple
Angkor Hair Design
Esan Sausage
Khemara Restaurant
Lao American Community of MA Inc.
Lao United Church of Christ
Bopha Bridal Shop
Champathong
Creative Design
Good Day Video
Javelin Records
Light of Cambodian Children Inc.
Kampuchea Video
Phamavong , Christy C.
Khmer Arts
Som , Phany
Khmer Cultu ral Institute
Soukkaphan , Bounthavy
Lao,Len
Southeast Asian Delight
Supreme Master Ching Hai International
Association
Neary Rothkunthea's Fashion
Neighborhood Video
Tepthida Khmer Restaurant
Plant Sales
Thai Cu isine
Quality Resources
Thai House Restaurant
Rithy Khmer Video Production
Thai Hut
Saengchan, Miller
Thai Inter
Soun, Kayla
Wat Buddhabhavana
Summertime Nursery
Pinkprincess
S. V. Oriental Market
Thai Hut
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Regatta Field Parking Lot
MA/COM Parking Lot
Dunkin
Donuts
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Khmer Art & T-shirt
Paul Toys Granpa's Toys
INFORMATION BOOTHS
Asian Community Development
Bath Fitter
Christian Cambodian American Fellowship
CITA Mission (Zion Alliance Church)
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Laotian Cultural Center
Legacies of War
Lowell Community Charter Public School
Lowell Community Health Center
Mass. Asian & Pacific Islanders for Health
Massachusetts Council on Compulsive
MetLife
Middlesex Community College
Mortgage Associates
Supreme Master Ch ing Hai International
Association
Vacation Village Resorts & Affiliates
Watt Samaki Temple, Inc.
Wings of Hope Alliance for Cambodia, Inc.
ROWING TEAMS
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Team Boston - Paddle
Team - Lynn Sport
Team Laos - Family Mutual Assoc.
Team Thai - Lowell
NJ Dragon Boat Club
On Saturday, the LSEAWF
Information Booth /
Missing Children Center
will be located at the
Sampas Pavilion (Main Stage)
If you are missing a child or have
found a lost child , please go to the
main Information Booth and our
volunteers will contact the
appropriate personnel for
assistance.
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CONGRATULATIONS
11TH ANNUAL WATER FESTIVAL!
Your Child Deserves a Complete Education
At the Lowell Community Charter Public School, we have just one mission - to provide children
from Lowell and surrounding communities with the best K-8 education possible. LCCPS goes far
beyond the "one size fits all" 180-day approach to schooling. Instead, we offer educational
programs that combine:
Longer school day and year
Art, Music, Physical Education and Health Program
Spanish and Khmer Language Instruction
Small class size
Athletic Program
Student Uniform use Pol icy
Tuition-Free
Cultural Events
MCAS-Preparation (Before and After School)
FREE before and after school child care programs!
Boys Soccer
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Computer Lab
Cambodian Cultural Celebration
Chorus
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Old Crane and Brother Crab
In the middle of the forest, there was a pond that Old Crane inhabited as his
home . One day, Old Crane was too weak to go searching for food . He acted
very worried so that everyone can see.
Brother Crab who was nearby noticed Old Crane looking desolate so he asked
him, "Why are you so sad looking , Big Brother? Why don't you go look for
food?"
Old Crane laments, "Oh , Brothers and Sisters! The fish in this pond had been
my food source! But I had overheard some humans talking with each other about a fisherman who will soon catch
al l the fish here! If there is to be no more fish here, then my death is near approaching! That is why I am
worried ...too worried to think about my hunger!"
All the fish discussed among themselves and decided that Old Crane
might have some ideas to help them . "Oh , Brother Crane," all the fish
called out, "Do you have any plans to help all of us?"
Old Crane tells them , "The only way of keeping all of you safe is to get
you to another body of water. I can bring you to a pond nearby one at a
time. I have seen that pond . There are not that many humans there. "
All of the fish were very happy with that plan and agreed to have Old
Crane transport them to another pond. One by one, Old Crane carried
the fish out of the pond and one by one, he ate them all before returning.
Once all of the fish were gone from the pond, there was only Brother Crab left who asked Old Crane, "Oh Brother
Crane, please bring me to that pond as well. I want to go live with the rest of the fish. "
Old Crane was ecstatic that Brother Crab wanted to go with him ... he had never eaten crab meat before! So he had
Brother Crab hang onto his neck while he flew him towards a mound of land . But Brother Crab was very attentive
and , while in the air, noticed fish bones scattered all over the place. "Huh! Am I coming so soon into my death?" he
thought to himself. "No, I must find a way of saving myself!"
When Old Crane and Brother Crab were on006Cy a few feet from landing , Brother Crab took his claws and
squeezed Old Crane's neck until Old Crane was no longer breathing. And that was the end of Old Crane's life.
Brother Crab had to find another place where he can continue his life. But upon finding no other pond nearby, he
went back in the direction he came from and luckily found his old home. From then on , Brother Crab passed down
his true story about not trusting old cranes to the fish in the pond and he lived a long, happy life.
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d mon trated IDRT production I el. Compreh nsi ben "fits pa kage and commission. for
qualified indi 'duals .
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anaging D irector, Ag n ., D irector, and otb r manag m nl positions a ailable
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funds , finan ial planning, di abilil incom • edu ation planning retfrem nt planning, as w II as
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location n ar y u,, onla t:
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400 Crown Colony Dr. #108
Quincy, MA 02 169
617-770-7688 Ext. 117
hxue@metlife.com
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400 Crown Colony Dr. #108
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Cultural Pro.serv1dJon - C:ultumJ Education • H gh er EducaUon - Community Ssrvice'fl - C ommim1!y Ra:souroe Oent&r
LCCwelcomes and greatly appreciates contributions from both the public and private sectors, individuals as w e ll
a-s busines.ses and ,organizations. All donati ons will go toi.vard t he construdion of th e new Laotian Cultural
Center and Museum. Thank you for helping us pr,e serve our cultur e and heritage; a gift for gene rati ons to come .
Please make check or m oney order payable to:
Laotian Cultural Cent e r
BB Lime rock Road
Smithfield, RI 02917
Att: lCC% Museu m Construction
For onfine payment: ~wJw.lcri.org
'Wat <Budalia6liavana of<Jrla.
2 5 Milot Rd, W estford , . .YA 01886 USA
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Email: d re.gorunank 99@1otmai1.c om
Wat Bnddhabharnna of :\Ia., a Buddhist Temple and I\.feditation Center in Westford is happy to offer a
traditional dance presentation as part of the Water Festi\·al' s, multi-cultural entertainment program.
The annual Summer Cultural School Program 2007 offers the children a nriety of actidties and classes
related to their spiritual and cultural heritage. They are happy and eager to share a sampling of dances they ha\·e
been learning under the guidance of 1Irs. Phonvieng Yattha,·isack, \'!:ho has rnlunte ered her expertise in Lao
Dance and her obvious loH for children .
The goal of the Summer Cultural School Program 2007 is to strengthen the children' s connection ·with the
treasure of their Cultural Heritage and the respect for it and that of all others that it promotes in a wholesome and
fun -filled en,·ironment. The Name of The perfom1ers are as follows:
1forna Khamdy, Anida )lannorind, Josh 1fannorind, Ashley 1lannorind, Pa,-ina SengYongchanh, Sarina
SengYongchanb, Allysa t:y, Cynthia L"y, 1lathew Phommasinh, 1Iaxwell Phommasinh, Isabella
Phommasinh, Yanesa Dubey, Tyler Dubey, Anna Phakhonekham, Anthony Phakhonekham, Xina Xapilak,
Annette Leemarpilab, Sony Yannabouathong, 1fike Phachansiri, Darlena Sihanourath, Jason
Ounpraseuth, Kieth Phouthongsend, Junior Phouthongseng, SteYen Leng, :\like 1IuangYong, Kaila
)loang"·ong, )lykaylah ChanthaYong, ::\lallikah Chanfharnng, Orkdamm P Phlong, Shaun
Sichoumpbonh, Timmy Chantharasy, Rosa )founelaphom, Palinya XaphonYong, Jackie Khounesant,
Salena PbouthaYong, Cote Phetsomphou, Krena VongsaYat, Kayla Boualaphanh, Dennis ~ousaatl1,
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BUILDING A BETTER FUTURE FOR OUR YOUTH
Sayon Soeun, President
9 Central Street, Suite 203
Lowell, MA 01852
978.804.5055
ssoeun@lccweb.org
Lao Family Mutual Assistance Association
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Please indicate when you would like to help out:
Friday's Candle Floating Ceremony
Saturday's Boat Racing and Main Event
If you are interested in planning this annual event, please select one or more of the following committees:
Boat Team Committee
Entertainment Committee (note below if you would like to Emcee or work the stage areas for the event)
Fundraising Committee (Sponsors, Advertisements, and Booths)
Logistics Committee
Media / Public Relations Committee
fJ Volunteer Committee
Special skills or talents you would like utilized/Comments:
DONATION FORM
If you would like to contribute to help fund next year's festival, please complete and send this form and a check to:
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information, please fill out the above contact information and check here:
Thank you for your support!
For more information, please visit: www.lowellwaterfestival.or
*Special thanks to Wat Buddhabhavana for making all of the candle floats once again
for this year's "Candle Float Ceremony" to be held on Friday, August 1i\ at the
Lower Locks canal located off of the Middlesex Community College Campus.
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The 11 th year celebration of the Lowell Southeast Asian Water Festival would not have been
made possible without the dedication and commitment of the following individuals:
Spiritual Advisory Board
Venerable Sao Khon
Venerable David Chutiko
Venerable Mangkane Dhammadharo
Venerable Samoeurnt Seng
Venerable Saphoeun Seng
Nomination Committee
Dr. Phala Chea
Buntha Krouch
Vatsady Sivongzay
Fundraiser
Prinya Sommala
Phone Phetvixay
Sambath Bo
Finance
Dr. Phala Chea
Vatsady Sivongxay
Sayon Soeun
Sambath Bo
Booth Committee
Dr. Phala Chea , Chair
Khamtane Khamdy
Ajahn Mangkone Sanakone
Entertainment
Chansareth Sak
Buntha Krouch
Ghia Srithong
Seimuth Suth
Mera A. Som
Hathaikan Glaude (Tong)
Kevin Sengkeomixay
Ratriey Dang
Sambath Bo
Thong Sananixay
Jake Keo
Thu Dao
Vera Tith
Boats Committee
Ghia Srithong, Chair
Buntha Krouch
Deuan Phommansinh
Volunteer
Sambath Bo
Church for Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Religious
Khamtane Khamdy , Chair
Ajahn Mangkone Sanakone
Event Coordinator
Sambath Bo
Master of Ceremonies
Sareth Sak, Chairman
Anna Vatsana, Laotian MC
Bethany Phrakane Kham
Buntha Krouch , Khmer MC
Ghia Srithong, Thai MC
Hathaikan Glaude, Thai MC
Kosal Soun, Khmer/English MC
La La Malakham, Laotian MC
Mera S. Som, Khmer/English MC
Sophalina, Khmer MC
Program Book Layout and Design - Arun Jain
Printing by Minuteman Press
*The listing in this Program Book was as completed when it
went to press on August 9, 2007.
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Tel: (978) 804-1175
E-mail: BKrouch@kounkhmer.tv
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Since its inception in 1984, the CMAA has played an
important role in the success of Cambodian and
other ethnic minorities here in Greater Lowell. The
CMAA offers many important programs such as ESL
courses, job training, youth programs, and cultural
events. These programs have proven to be
invaluable tools for a community comprised of
refugees from war torn countries struggling to
survive here in America.
Cambodian Mutual Assistance Association
120 Cross Street, Lowell, MA 01854
Tel: (978) 596-1000
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Lowell Southeast Asian Water Festival, Inc.
c/ o Cambodian Mutual Assistance Association
165 Jackson Street~ Lowell~ MA 01852 ~ 978 596-1013
Tuesday,August15,2006
Dear community members and friends:
Spiritual Advisory Board
Venerable Sao Khon, Chair
Ven. Mangkone Dhammadharo, Vice Chair
Venerable Seng Samoeumt
Venerable Seng Saphoeun
Venerable David Chutiko
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Mr. Sayon Soeun (President)
Mr. Phone Phetvixay (Vice President)
Dr. Phala Chea (Treasurer)
Vatsady Sivongxay (Clerk)
Chant Vanbouathong
Khamtane Khamdy
Buntha Krouch
Ghia Srithong
Tooch Van
INCORPORATORS
Welcome to the 10th Annual Lowell Southeast Asian Water Festival. We hope
that you enjoy the variety of Southeast Asian food, merchandise, performances,
and arts and crafts that you will encounter throughout our two-day celebration.
The Lowell Southeast Asian Water Festival was initiated in the summer of 199y
by a number of community members, including but not limited to Mr. Samkhann
Khoeun - former Executive Director of the Cambodian Mutual Assistance
Association, Dr. Linda Silka - Director of the UMass Lowell Center for Work,
Family and Community, Chath pierSath - Community Activist, Blong Xiong Lao Family Mutual Assistance Association, and Cheryl West and Khan Chau of
the University of Massachusetts, Lowell campus, among others. Their concern
had been the environmental cleanliness of the Merrimack River as well as
surrounding bodies of freshwater.
With the intention of bringing a thousand year old tradition from Cambodia,
Laos, and Thailand and tying it to water education here in the Greater Lowell
area, the Lowell Southeast Asian Water Festival was begun and has
progressed to what it is today. As a result, approximately 60,000 participants
are drawn to this event annually, with attendees coming from all walks of life
and ethnicities throughout the United States, Canada, France, and Australia.
Cambodian Mutual Assistance Association To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Lowell Southeast Asian Water Festival,
(CMAA) a special water education section has been included in the program book.
While the entire event is revolved around boat racing, we also feel that it is vital
to teach young children on the importance of clean water in our everyday lives.
Light of Cambodian Children, Inc. (LCC) After all, without4t1e water in both the Mekong River and the Merrimack River,
we wouldn't have been able to begin this unique tradition.
Lao Family Mutual Association (LFMA)
Wat Buddhabhavana of MA
Organizing the Water Festival is a big endeavor. It takes many volunteer hours,
Thai Association of Boston ongoing year-round effort, and dedicated board and committee members. To
join in the effort to support this important annual event, please consider making
EVENT COORDINATOR a donation or sign up to volunteer for future years. Donations can be sent to
Sambath Bo Lowell Southeast Asian Water Festival c/o CMAA, 165 Jackson Street, Lowell,
MA 01852. A volunteer form is included in the back of this book as well for your
convenience. Please visit our website at www.lowellwaterfestival.org for more
information.
Last, but not least, have a safe and fun time, and thank you for making the 10th
annual Lowell Southeast Asian Water Festival possible!
Best wishes,
Sayon Soeun, President
Lowell Southeast Asian Water Festival, Inc.
p.s. Don't forget to purchase raffle tickets at the Lowell Southeast Asian
Water F~stival information booth located at the main stage area! They
are $&o0 each and will give you a chance to win a Suzuki Katana
motorcycle or $3,500, a Desktop Computer, or $300 cash. The drawing
will take place at 4:00pm, on 8/19/06 at the Sampas Pavilion. All
proceeds will go towards the funding of this event. Good luck!
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1. Welcoming Remarks
2. Louis L. Pinn Insurance
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3. City Proclamation , Sponsors
4. Mogan Cultural Center
5. Water In Our Lives
6. Western Union
7. Friday Schedule
(Candle Floating Ceremony)
8. Enterprise Bank
9. Saturday Schedule
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10. Saturday Schedule
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11. Saturday Schedule (Stage II)
12. Riverwalk Map, Booth, &
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~ 14. Lowell Community Charter
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15. Coloring Page
16.P & H Auto
17. Find Your Friends Maze
18. Saints Memorial Medical ·
Foundation, MD Realty, BPI
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McNulty - Attorney at Law
19. Water Quality Word Scramble
20. Fish Find Crossword Puzzle
21. LSEAWF lncorporators
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23. Volunteer & Donation Forms
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aspects o.flife such asfood, agriculture ,spiritual and
economic prosp erity; and
This year, thetenth anntial Southeast Astan Water Fest
is taking place here in Lowell along the banks ofth e
Merrimack River, the very same river tha(furnished the
mills with thep ower that made Bowell the manujacturin
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dance, boat racing.foods and many other event:~ which
commemorate those which have been taking place in
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\later is life. To people from different background and religions, it embodies birth and
~birth . To the Southeast Asian people, water not only signifies renewal, but it
ymbolizes cleanliness, purity, and prosperity. For Southeast Asians, water connects
II aspects of being: food, agriculture, spirituality, and economic success. Whether it is
nown as Bon Om Tuk in Cambodia, Boun Son Hae in Loas, or Keng Loeur in
hailand, for centuries the Water Festival has been an annual celebration of cleansing
nd rinsing past sins accrued during the old year to replenish for the new year.
The Water Festival is the most popular and
strident celebration in Southeast Asia.
Millions of people from remote areas of the
countries journey to the capitals to compete
in the boat races, cheer for their favorite
teams, and participate in the singing,
dancing, and traditional games. Every year, they put thoughts of work or struggle
aside to be thankful for the rivers, lakes, and ponds that are the main source of their
livelihood and economic development and pray for good fortune, longevity, and the
opportunity to regenerate.
For Southeast Asians, whether this important and fun-filled festivity takes place in their
1other countries or the countries they now call home, it is essential for them to preserve their tradition , take time to celebrate
ie event, and share and teach younger generations of Southeast Asians and people from different cultures and background of
1ho they are, and their values and beliefs.
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the Southeast Asian Water Festival along the Merrimack River and reminisce about life along the Mekong River.
ike the Water Festival in Southeast Asia, the Water Festival in Lowell is a time for Southeast Asians living abroad to take some
me to be thankful of all their good fortunes, pray for better living conditions for people
ack home, and allow people from other cultures to experience a part of their tradition,
nd learn what makes them who they are. After all, water is life to many of us.
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he Water Festival is a time for fun, relaxation , and self-renewal, but it is also a time
collectively work together to help keep the water clean and safe for future
enerations and enable them to continue the beautiful tradition that has been past
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PROGRAM
Friday Aug·ust 18, 2006
Lower Locks / Eastern Canal - Middlesex Community College Plaza
5:30 pm
3:00 pm
3:20 pm
3:50 pm
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3:15 pm
3:20 pm
3:25 pm
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Khmer Traditional Music (CD)
Introduction
Blessing Ceremony
Religious Presentations by Venerable Mangkone, English; Venerable Sao Khon, Khmer
"Tevet Dance" - Somaly Hay & Co.
The Tevet Dance is an ancient dance that depicts the majestic and graceful performance of the
God and Goddess in a blessing wish to be bestowed upon the royal family. This dance is
obtained through the ancient legend of Preah Sang. Despite its gracious, delicate, and beautiful
choreography as well as lyric and song, the Tevet Dance is a lesser known type of classical
dance in the royal ballet than others.
Laos Classical Dance - Tamara Phongsavad
"Chouy Chhay Tevoda (Goddess) Dance" - Somaly Hay & Co
"Lum Muay and Lum Essan" - Wat Thai of Boston
"Girls in Line Dance" - Somaly Hay & Co
The dance, revealed by the lyrics, describes the beauty of Khmer dance and culture as well as
the gratitude toward our ancestors, who have carefully preserved and handed down to us this
priceless legacy.
Khmer Flute - Rady Mom
"Tang You Dance" - Somaly Hay & Co
In Cambodia the climate is very warm, with only two seasons, the wet season and the dry
season. All year round, the weather is very war,t,, with the temperature mostly in the high
nineties to low 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Therefbre, young girls like to use umbrellas called ''Tang
You" to protect themselves from the heated sun.
Blessing of the Canal and Preparation for Candle Floating Ceremony (Loy Krathong)
The Lowell Southeast Asian Water Festival preserves the most important religious and cultural
traditional ritual-the candlelight ceremony, in celebrating water. Water symbolizes the gateway
to a happy and healthy life. Similar to the candlelight ceremonies held in most Southeast Asian
countries, after dusk monks bless the temple grounds while the community thanks the river
spirits. Shortly after the blessing, the monks and the people gather around the edge of the water
to pray and mak<; vows. As candlelight rafts drift down the river and bum into the darkness, the
burning of the candles signifies the dismissal of bad luck, disease, and bad deeds.
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Saturday August 19, 2006
Main Stage
3:30 am
Khmer Traditional Flute Music - Rady Mom
The Kok Tlok Chhayam Group
3:45 am
Blessing Ceremony
10:15 am
Introduction
"Blessing Dance" by Asian Center Dance Troupe
10:30 am
10:40 am
11 :15 am
11 :25 am
11:45 am
11 :50 am
12:25 pm
12:35 pm
12:50 pm
1:05 pm
1:1 0 pm
1:40pm
The Blessing Dance is traditionally and religiously performed in the Royal palace to rid of bad spirits and to
ask for the deities' blessing for the royal kingdom. Today, the blessing dance is performed at the
beginning of all types of performances and ceremonies. It is a dance of greeting and good wishes. During
the performance, dancers sprinkle flower petals toward the audience. This is done in hopes of bringing
prosperity, peace, and good health to everyone.
Veayo Khmer Band
"Lakhon Pharak Pharam" (Lao classical music and dance) - Watlao of RI
Stylistically, the classical dance (lakhon prarak pharam) of today, accompanied by the mahori ensemble, is
very similar to its Siamese counterpart, featuring both the female dance /akhon nai and male masked
dance khon. The Pharak Pharam, contain characteristically strong Buddhist elements and also differs in
number of details from both Siamese and other Southeast Asian versions of the Ramayana epic.
"Sao Surn Souang Heua (Boat Ra«;:ing Cheering)" by Watlao Buddhavath of RI
Souang Heua: Held to celebrate the end of Buddhist Lent, the nationwide Ok Pansa Festival starts at dawn
on the first day with donations and offerings made at temples around the city. Then in the evening
candlelight processions are held at temples, and in a ceremony known as boun lay heua fai (J krathong)
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which the Thai people celebrate in December) hundreds of colorful paper boats decorated with flowers,
incense and candles are set adrift on the Mekong River to pay respect to the river
spirit and eradicate bad luck, bad deeds and disease.
Chhayam Drums - The Kok Tlok Chhayam Group
Welcome and Introduction
"Ram-Sat Chatri" - Thai Cultural Council of Mass
The Ram-Sat Chatri is the modified version of a worship dance ceremony prior to a taken Lakon Chatri
performance. Lakon Chatri is the earliest trorfi of a Thai dance-drama, originating in the southern part of
Thailand. This southern derivation can be instantly identified by the exciting fast-paced drumbeats.
"Tivea Propey (Glorious Day) Dance" - Asian Center Dance Troupe
A glorious day of ours - the people of all ages gather-happily building a strong bond of friendship for sake
of our nation for having glory and prosperity. This is part of the classical dance repertoire. Its lyrics
describe our holiday celebration in honoring the glorious day of Cambodia.
"Swva Pol - the Soldier Monkeys" - Asian Center Dance Troupe
In Cambodian legend, monkeys always fight evil; in fact there are army soldiers. After a victorious battle,
the monkey soldiers celebrate. They gather food for a feast. This monkey dance is lively and acrobatic,
always performed by young boys, who are able to capture the spirit and quick mannerisms of monkeys.
Laos Classical Dance -Tamara Phoungsavad
Laos Star Band
"Tevet (God and Goddess) Dance" - Angkor Dance Troupe
The Tevet Dance is an ancient dance that depicts the majestic and graceful performance of the God and
Goddess in a blessing wish to be bestowed upon the royal family. This dance is obtained through the
ancient legend of Preah Sang.
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1:55 pm
2:05 pm
2:20 pm
2:35 pm
2:45 pm
2:55 pm
3:00 pm
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"Coconut Shell Dance" - Angkor Dance Troupe
The Coconut Shell Dance i~ one of the most popular and well-known of the Cambodian fol~
dances. In its original form, it was a one-man show. In the modern-day dance, an equal numbe1
of male and female dancers perform the dance, signifying friendship and courtship.
"Hanuman & Sovann Machha" - Angkor Dance Troupe
Hanuman & Sovann Machha ''The white monkey and the golden Mermaid". In the Indian epic thE
Ramayana or Reamker in Khmer, the queen Sita was captured and taken to the kingdom o;
Lanka, far out in the sea. The King Rama calls on a famous army general named Hanuman, th€
White Monkey, to help him rescue his queen. Hanuman and his army of monkeys set about tc
build a bridge across the ocean to rescue the queen. But as fast they pile up stones for thE
bridge, the stones mysteriously disappear. The white monkey general dives into the sea tc
investigate. What he discovers is a beautiful golden mermaid named Sovann Machha who hat
been carrying off the stones in an act of playful vandalism. Hanuman confronts the beautiful bu
troublesome mermaid Sovann Machha. He can't help but be dazzled by her beautiful and fallt
in love. And while she initially resists, Hanuman uses a variety of tactics to get her attention anc
eventually, as the story continues past this chapter, he wins her over as his partner in the figh
against evil.
"Fishing Dance" - Angkor Dance Troupe
There 's saying in Cambodia "where there is water, there are fish. " In this dance you will see twc
traditional methods of catching fish, using braided bamboo baskets called Chhneang. In thit
dance you 'll see young women scoop up water from the river into their Chhneang. The baskett
act as strainers-the water drains out through the bamboo leaving small fish in the basket. Anc
the guys use be/I-shaped traps called Angkruth for catching large fish in shallow water. As the}
fishing, they flirt with each other. The boys playfully snatch the girls' fishing baskets. When thE
other leave, one young couple stays behind and falls in love. At the end the dance, the other~
return to tease and congratulate them.
"Lum Muay Thai" - Wat Thai of Boston
Khmer Angels from California
Modern Dance - Angkor Dance Troupe
Boat Racing Observation
Black.Bird. T:hai Band
4:00pm
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4:15 pm
4:00 pm
4:30 pm
5:00 pm
Khmer Modern Dance - Perzu~
Raffle Drawing
Boat Race Results
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Saturday August 19th, 2006
Stage II
10:00 am
Lao Star Band - Laotian Live Band
11:00 am
Tamara Phoungsavad - Laos Classical Dance
11:10 am
Perzuazn - Khmer Modern Dance
11:25 am
12:35 am
Lum Muay Thai - Wat Thai of Boston
Black Bird Band - Thai Live Band
1:35 pm
Khmer Angels
1:45 pm
Veayo Band - Khmer Live Band
2:45 pm
"Ram-Sat Chatri" - Thai Cultural Council of Mass
4:25 pm
The Ram-Sat Chatri is the modified version of a worship dance ceremony prior to a taken Lakon Chatri
performance. Lakon Chatri is the earliest from of a Thai dance-drama, originating in the southern part of
Thailand. This southern derivation can be instantly identified by the exciting fast-paced drumbeats.
Boat Racing Observation
"Blessing Dance" - Asian Center Dance Troupe (MC Semifinal Race Result)
The Blessing Dance is traditionally and religiously performed in the Royal palace to get rid of bad spirits
and to ask for the deities' blessing for the royal kingdom. Today, the blessing dance is performed at the
beginning of all types of performances and ceremonifs- It is a dance of greeting and good wishes. During
the performance, dancers sprinkle flower petals toward the audience. This is done in hopes of bringing
prosperity, peace, and good health to everyone.
"Tivea Propey (Glorious Day) Dance" - Asian Center Dance Troupe
A glorious day of ours - the people of all ages gather-happily building a strong bond of friendship for sake
of our nation for having glory and prosperity. This is part of the classical dance repertoire. Its lyrics
describe our holiday celebration in honoring the glorious day of Cambodia.
"Swva Pol - The Soldier Monkeys" - Asian Center Dance Troupe
In Cambodian legend, monkeys always fight evil; in fact there are army soldiers. After a victorious battle,
the monkey soldiers celebrate. They gather food for a feast. This monkey dance is lively and acrobatic,
always performed by young boys, who are able to capture the spirit and quick mannerisms of monkeys.
"Lakhon Pharak Pharam" - Watlao Buddhavath of RI
Stylistically, the classical dance (lakhon prarak pharam) of today, accompanied by the mahori ensemble, is
very similar to its Siamese counterpart, featuring both the female dance lakhon nai and male masked
dance khon. The Pharak Pharam, contain characteristically strong Buddhist elements and also differs in
number of details from both Siamese and other Southeast Asian versions of the Ramayana epic.
"Sao Sum Souang Heua (Boat Racing Cheering)" - Watlao Buddhavath of RI
4:30 pm
Souang Heua: Held to celebrate the end of Buddhist Lent, the nationwide Ok Pansa Festival starts at dawn
on the first day with donations and offerings made at temples around the city. Then in the evening
candlelight processions are held at temples, and in a ceremony known as boun lay heua fai (loi krathong)
which the Thai people celebrate in December) hundreds of colorful paper boats decorated with flowers,
incense and candles are set adrift on the Mekong River to pay respect to the river
spirit and eradicate bad luck, bad deeds and disease.
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· Since its inception in 1984, the CMAA has played an important role in the success of
Cambodian and other ethnic minorities here in Greater Lowell. The CMAA offers many important
programs such as ESL courses, job training, youth programs, and cultural events. These
programs have proven to be invaluable tools for a community comprised of refugees from war
torn countries struggling to survive here in America. The CMAA is located at 165 Jackson
Street, right in downtown Lowell.
Lao Family Mutual Assistance Association
BUILDING A BETTER FUTURE FOR OUR YOUTH
Sayon Soeun, President
9 Central Street, Suite 203
Lowell, MA 01852
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very worried so that everyone can see.
Brother Crab who was nearby noticed Old Crane looking desolate so he ask
him, "Why are you so sad looking, Big Brother? Why don't you go look
food?"
Old Crane laments, "Oh, Brothers and Sisters! The fish in this pond had be
my food source! But I had overheard some humans talking with each other about a fisherman who will soon caall the fish here! If there is to be no more fish here, then my death is near approaching! That is why I ,
worried ... too worried to think about my hunger!"
All the fish discussed among themselves and decided that Old Crane
might have some ideas to help them. "Oh, Brother Crane," all the fish
called out, "Do you have any plans to help all of us?"
Old Crane tells them, "The only way of keeping all of you safe is to get
you to another body of water. I can bring you to a pond nearby one at a
time. I have seen that pond. There are not that many humans there."
AJI of the fish were very happy with that plan and agreed to have Old
Crane transport them to another pond. One by one, Old Crane carried
the fish out of the pond and one by one, he ate them all before returning.
Once all of the fish were gone from the pond, there was only Brother Crab left who asked Old Crane, "Oh Brotl
Crane, please bring me to that pond as well. I want to go live with the rest of the fish."
Old Crane was ecstatic that Brother Crab wanted to go with him ... he had never eaten crab meat before! So he t
Brother Crab hang onto his neck while he flew him towards a mound of land. But Brother Crab was very atten1
and, while in the air, noticed fish bones scattered all over the place. "Huh! Am I coming so soon into my death?"
thought to himself. "No, I must find a way of saving myself!"
When Old Crane and Brother Crab were only a few feet from landing, Brother Crab took his claws and squee,
Old Crane's neck until Old Crane was no longer breathing. And that was the end of Old Crane's life. Brother C
had to find another place where he can continue his life. But upon finding no other pond nearby, he went bacl
the direction he came from and luckily found his old home. From then on, Brother Crab passed down his true st
about not trusting old cranes to the fish in the pond and he lived a long, happy life.
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ro volunteer for next year, please fill out the following information and submit it to:
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_owell Southeast Asian Water Festival, c/o CMAA, 165 Jackson Street, Lowell, MA 01852
Name
Address
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Telephone No.
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Email Address
=>lease indicate when you would like to help out:
Friday's Candle Floating Ceremony
II Saturday's Boat Racing and Main Event
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Boat Team Committee
Entertainment Committee (note below if you would like to Emcee or work the stage areas for the event)
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II Fundraising Committee (Sponsors, Advertisem ents, and Booths)
Logistics Committee
II Media / Public Relations Committee
■ Volunteer Committee
Special skills or talents you would like utilized/Commen ts: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
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DONATION FORM
f you are interested in making a contribution to help fu nd next year's festival, please complete and send this form
3nd a check to: Lowell Southeast Asian Water Festi val, c/o CMAA, 165 Jackson Street, Lowell, MA 01852
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!\mount of Donation: $25_ _ $50_ _ $100
$150__ $200__ $250__ Other$_ _
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Thank you for your support!
For more information, please visit: www.lowellwaterfestival.org.
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The 10th year celebration of the Lowell Southeast Asian Water Festival would not have beE
made possible without the dedication and commitment of the following individuals:
Spiritual Advisory Board
Venerable Sao Khon
Venerable David Chutiko
Venerable Mangkane Dhammadharo
Venerable Samoeurnt Seng
Venerable Saphoeun Seng
Advertisement Committee
Phala Chea
Buntha Krouch
Ghia Srithong
Boat Team Committee
Ghia Srithong
Chant Vannabouathong
Booth Committee
Phala Chea
Buntha Krouch
Ghia Srithong
Entertainment Committee
Chansareth Sak - Chair and Main Stage Manager
Keith Sor - Vice Chair
Keto Tan - Main Stage 1st Assistant Manager
Perry S. Phoung - Main Stage 2nd Assistant Mgr.
Neangrith Chan - Main Stage Crew/Assistant Mgr.
Blong Xiong - Stage II Manager
Thong Pananixay - State II Assistant Manager
Sambath Bo
Khamtane Khamdy
Buntha Krouch
Ghia Srithong
Tooch Van
Chant Vanbouathong
Floating Candle Committee
Venerable Sao Khon - Honorary Chair
Venerable Ajahn Mangkone - Co-Chair
Chansareth Sak - Co-Chair
Sokhom Yim
Men Khem
Fundraising Committee
Phone Phetvixay (Co-Chair)
Keith Sor (Co-Chair)
Tooch Van
Emcees
Thone Ian
Anita Kladgreep
Buntha Krouch
Rady Mom
T alina Thu Ngo
Dam Nguyen
Somchit Phakpadee
Sophea Sao
Monthathip Khemtat See
Prinya Sommala
Jendha Muni Soth
KosalSuon
SamVani
Logistics Committee
Phala Chea
Vatsady Sivongxay
Sayon Soeun
Media Committee
Phala Chea
Vatsady Sivongxay
Sayon Soeun
Volunteer Committee
Phala Chea
Andrew Page
Vatsady Sivongxay
Tooch Van
Event Coordinator
Sambath Bo
Photographs in this book were generously
provided by Andrew Page Photography ani
Bob Pare Photography.
Program Book Layout and Design - Sophy Theam
Printing by Minuteman Pres
*The listing in this Program Book was as completed when it
went to press on August 16, 2006.
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!\ Cambodian-American opera, partly inspired by TUM TEAV, will have its first public staged workshop production in
_owell on April 27, 28 & 29, 2007. The story focuses on a refugee from Pot Pol's terror, Sam, who returns to his
1omeland from America. Committed to the preservation of traditional Cambodian culture, he surprisingly falls in love
Nith Sopha, a pop-karaoke star.
rhe struggle of traditional and modernity, East and West, is played out through a musical score drawing on classical
Nestern, ancient Cambodian, and popular American music traditions - against the backdrop of a hauntingly beautiful
and torn by war and genocide.
'Where Elephants Weep" - a love story from a land where civil strife nearly extinguished a great ancient culture.
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At Cyrus W . Irish Auditorium (Lowell High School).
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The first public workshop production of CambodianAmerican collaboration.
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Music composed by Dr. Sophy Him, a
Cambodian/Russian trained composer.
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Developed by John Burt of Cambodian Living
Arts/World Education.
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Directed by Robert McQueen, Vancouver, Canada.
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Sung in English and Khmer languages.
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Khmer classical and traditional choreography.
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Libretto written by Catherine Filloux, playwright of Eyes
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Cast in New York with orchestral development in Phnom Penh, Cambodia in November 2006.
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5 traditional Khmer musicians traveling from Cambodia , 5-piece Western rock band and a string quartet from
the New England Orchestra.
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Music conducted by Dr. Kay George-Roberts with music direction by Scot Stafford.
For more information, please contact COOL at (978) 446-7162, or visit us at
www.WhereElephantsWeep.com
=unded in part by the Theodore Edson Parker Foundation, University of Massachusetts Lowell, Middlesex Community College, Lowell National
;istorical Park, Cambodian Living Arts & Lowell High School; Coordinated by Cultural Organization of Lowell and the community
:ollaborators are the Angkor Dance Troupe, Cambodian Artists' Association, Cambodian Expressions, Greater Lowell Community Foundation,
v'lerrimack Repertory Theatre, the New England Orchestra, the Light of Cambodian Children, Cambodian Mutual Assistance Association ,
:ambodian American League of Lowell, Southeast Asian Water Festival, Lowell Community Charter Public School, the Glory Buddhist Temple,
rrairatanaram Temple, Family Unity of Lowell, Southeast Asian Bilingual Advocate Inc. , Metta Health Health/Lowell Community health Center,
md many local businesses.
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Table of Contents
Welcome!
History
HONORARY CHAIRS
Annand Merci.er, City !rfayor
Rithy Uong, City Councilor
B OARD OF D IRECTORS
Lee A. L ibbey (Pres iden t)
C/nu:k SaTt (Vice Pres ident)
Anita Kladgreep (Treasurer)
Saran.n M. Nuon (Clerk)
Sambath Bo
L-Ouis S. Haskel~ Esquire
Sivan Lam
Thongsay Saysongkham
Ghla Srithong
Blong Xiong
INCORPORATORS
Cambodian l;,futual Assistance
Lao Family Afutual
Light of Cambodian
Children, Inc. (LCCj
Wat Buddha Bh.avana
Thai Assoc-'iation
of Boston
Evz..¥T C OORDINA TORS
LSEAWF, Inc
I would like to e"1end a personal invitation to you to join us at the 8th Annual Lowell Southeast Asian
Water Festival. The Festival celebrates an important aspect of Lowell's cultural diversity - its
Southeast Asian Community. It showcases Southeast Asian boat races, traditional and contemporary
performances and dances, international foods, handcrafted arts, and an art exhibition from Southeast
Asia. This year's event will partake on Saturday, August 21, 2004 from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, with a
newly added traditional Floating Candles Ceremony that is particularly intended to draw visitors from
beyond the Scutheast Asian Community. This ceremony which includes floating candles, incense and
flowers is dedicated to each of our personal hopes and aspirations for a prosperous, dignified, and
healthy life - something people everywhere strive for. It will take place on Friday evening, August 20,
2004 in the downtov.n Lmvell area. A nwnber of activities are planned between 6:00 PM and 10:00
PM with the Floating Candle Ceremony e>.-pected to begin around 8:30 PM.
The Festival, which has been held in Lowell for the last 7 years, is a reflection of an important aspect
of Lowell's cultural diversity-its 3rn largest population - its Southeast Asian Community. Lowell's
Cambodian Community is also the 2nd largest Cambodian community in the United States. Southeast
Asians believe - «water is Life~. To celebrate this belief. Cambodian, Thai, Lao and Vietnamese
people come together in Lowell to celebrate the connection of water to all aspects of life- food,
agriculture, spirituality and economic prosperity. The Festival usually draws 50,000-60,000 visitors
each year and its admission is free.
This year, the Festival is made possible by the Board and Event Coordinator, Tooch Van of the Lowell
Southeast Asian Water Festival, Inc, my co-honorary chair, Mayor Annand Mercier. Other committee
members' representatives from a number of Lowell based organizations such as the Cambodian
Mutual Assistance Association of Greater Lowell, Inc., the Lao Family Mutual Assistance, Light of
Cambodian Children, Inc., the Thai Association of Boston, and the Wat Buddha Bhavan Temple.
Sponsors for th.is year's Festival include the Theodore Edson Parker Foundation, the Wang
Foundation, Ira Toyota/Nissan of Tewksbury, Trinity EMS. Inc, the Cambodian Mntual Assistance
Association of Greater Lowell, Inc., the Lao Family Mutual Assistance, Light of Cambodian Children,
Inc. the Thai Association of Boston. Lowell Heritage State Park, Lowell National Historical Park
Sen-ice, the Jericho Road Project the City of Lowell, Trairantanaram Temple, Vietnamese
Conununity of Greater Lowell, local business, conununity organizations and numerous volunteers.
Tooch Van
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Partners & Media
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Sponsors & Supporters
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Candle Floats
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Dance Descriptions
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Map, Booth, Teams
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Dances (cont'd.)
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Acknowledgements
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Get in Touch With Us
Phone: 1.800.660.TENT
Fax: 1.508.586.7177
Helping The Lowell Southeast Asian Water Festival and Lowell non profit
organizations and entrepreneurs become more economically sustainable
www.jerichoroadproject.org
Email: info@bctent.com
PROUD SUPPORTER OF
THE WATER FESTIVAL!
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History of the Water Festival
For many centuries in Southeast Asia, the Water Festival is an
annual event celebrating the connection of water in all aspects of
life - food, agriculture, spirituality and economic prosperity.
Water has always represented prosperity, life and goodness to
the Southeast Asian people . Buddhist scripture explains that the
Water Festival is held to thank the spirit of the water, to pray for
evil spirits to go away, and to honor the Dragon King (Naga) who
dwells in the water. The Water Festival is a time to be thankful for
the rivers, lakes and ponds that villagers depend upon for their
livelihood and economic development.
In the capitals of Laos, Cambodia, Thailand and Vietnam, during
the boat races, known as "Bon Om Tuk in Khmer"; "Boun Song
Hae" in Laotian, "Keng Loeur" in Thai and "Le hoi dua thuyen" in
Vietnamese, people of all ages gather at the. riverbanks to sing,
dance, and watch the boat races for three days each November.
Families journey from remote areas of the country by cars,
motorcycles, bicycles, ox, boats, and in some cases by foot to
take part in the festival. Millions come as spectators, cheering
from the shore. The brave come to compete in the boat races determined to win a trophy for their village.
Rowing teams with their colorful hand crafted wooden boats some as long as 70 feet and holding up to 30 rowers come to
compete with enthusiasm, pride and the dream of winning. Long
before the race, each team devotes many months to perfecting
rowing in unison that is guided by the beating of the drums.
Legend is said that team members must embody the spiritual
power and strength to become one when they row during
competition. After having first prepared the physical condition of
their boats, the teams name their boats to capture the essence of
the supernatural power. Once in perfect condition, each village
boat is blessed by the village monks in preparation for the race.
On the banks of the river, thousands of spectators, young and old
alike, crowd over each other as everyone tries to get a better
glimpse, cheering on the speeding boats that pass by. Everyone
enjoys the sideline entertainments - street vendors and activities
along the banks of the river.
Thousands of miles away, along the banks of Lowell's Merrimac
River, the water festival tradition continues. Just as the rice paddies
that feed the people of Southeast Asia depend on water, so too
did the mills that made Lowell a vital part of the Industrial
Revolution need the waterfalls of the Merrimack River. We are
united in recognizing and celebrating the role of water in our
past, present and future. Water is Life!
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International Film Screenings
Friday Evening (August 20, 2004 at the Lower Locks Area &
Middlesex Community College Plaza)
No.
Time
Event
1.
5:30 pm
Raksmey Kampuchea Traditional Musicians
2.
6:15pm
Blessing Ceremony
4.
6 :45 pm
Blessing Dance by Somaly Hay & Co .
5.
6 :55 pm
Special Guests
6.
7:05 pm
Peace Dance
7.
7:15pm
Tivea Propei (Glorious Day) Dance
Laos National Flower Dance by Tamara Phongsavad
8.
7:20 pm
Raksmey Kampuchea Traditional Musicians
9.
7:25 pm
Bopha Lokei (Flower of the World) Dance
11 .
7:40 pm
Buong Suong (Wishing) Dance
12.
7:45 pm
13 .
8:00 pm
Traditional Music, Blessing of the Canal
14.
8:30 pm
Candle Floats , Soundscape Music by The Jambient Project
15 .
9:3 0 pm
Clean Up
Saturday, August 21, 2004
National Park Visitor Center
246 Market Street~ Downtown Lowell
6:00 p.m. "Belonging" a new French
Cambodian Film about a young woman's
journey back to her homeland.
8 :00 p.m. "Reja Borie" a film about
preserving Khmer Arts .
Film Screening suggested donation ~ $4 .00
for adults & $2 .00 for children .
Saturday (August 21, 2004 by the Merrimac River): Main Stage
Event
No.
Time
Raksmey Kampuchea Traditional Musicians & Chhayam
1.
9:30 am
2.
10:00 am
Blessing Ceremony
3.
10:20 am
Raksmey Kampuchea Traditional Musicians
4.
10:30 am
Introduction
5.
10:35 am
"Blessing Dance" by Angkor Dance Troupe
6.
10:45 am
"Blessing Dance" by Thai Cultural Center of New York
Ouy Porn (Blessing Dance) by Lao Sammakom NH
7.
10: 55 am
"Water Festival" song
8.
11 :00 am
Special Guests (Mayor , etc.)
9.
11 :05 am
Ch ildren's Dances
10.
11:15am
"Homroang " by CMAA Bayon Fine Arts Troupe
"Tivea Propei - Glorious Day Dance" by Bayon Fine Arts Troupe
"Kbach Baht" by Bayon Fine Arts Troupe
"Lam Huaom Phao-Katom" by Watlao Buddhavath of RI
"Lam Vong Pern Jai-Salabum" by Watlao Buddhavath of RI
11.
11:45am
Band
Modern l
12 .
12 :00 pm
Observe Boat Races
13.
12:3 0pm
14.
12:45 pm
Modern 2
Reamker, Khmer Ramayana by Angkor Dance Troupe
15 .
1:00pm
"Mokor Dance"
"Hanuman and Sovann Machha"
"Swa Pol "
16.
1:45pm
Modern 3
17.
2:00 pm
Multi-Cultural Fashion Show
18.
2:30 pm
Band
19.
3:00 pm
Folk Dances
"Lao Haom Powl" (Ethnic Unity Dance) by Lao Sammakom NH
"Mai Dinh Lang Bien" (Temple by the Sea) by Reflections of Roses
"Dor Boua Thong" (Golden Lotus Flower) by Lao Sammakom Lynn
"Kratob Mai" by Thai Cultural Center of NY
"Bong Hong Vietnam" (Reflections of Roses)
'Tong Tin Luang Pra Bang ( Luang Pra Bang District Dance) by
Lao Sammakom Lynn
20.
3:45
Modern 4
21.
4 :00 pm
End of Performances, Welcome Boat Race Teams
22.
4 :30 pm
Raffle Drawings, Boat Race Results, and Closing
Saturday (August 21 st, 2004 by the Merrimack River): Stage II
Event
No.
Time
Band
1.
10:30am
Lao Sammakom of Lynn, Lao Sammakom of NH, and
2.
11 :30pm
Thai Cultural Center of NY
3.
12:00 pm
Raksmey Kampuchea Traditional Musicians
4.
12: 15pm
Observe Boat Races
5.
12 :30 pm
Modern 3
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6.
1 :00 pm
African Dance
7.
1 : 1 0 pm
Martial Arts Demonstrations
9.
2:00 pm
Band
Modern l
l 0.
3:00 pm
CMAA Bayon Fine Arts Troupe & Watlao Buddhovath of RI
11.
3:15pm
12 .
3:45 pm
Modern 2
13 .
4 :00 pm
Band
Raffle Drawings , Boat Race Results, and Closing
14.
4:30 pm
The screenings are made possible by:
Light of Cambodian Children, Inc.,
The Nginn Karet Foundation for Cambodia ,
the Patrick J. Mogan Cultural Center,
a program of Lowell National Historical Park and
the UMASS Lowell. Free parking available.
FREE BOAT TOURS: Saturday,
August 21, 2004, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m . ~
Lowell National Historical Park will be
providing free boat tours on the
Merrimac River. PICK UP YOUR FREE
BOAT TOUR TICKET AT THE
LOWELL NATIONAL PARK AND
LOWELL SOUTHEAST ASIAN WATER
FESTIVAL INFORMATION BOOTHS!
The boat tours will be led by park
rangers and youth interns from the
River Ambassadors Program of the
University of Massachusetts Lowell.
The tours will begin from the
boathouse on the river to the Guard
Locks historic site on the Pawtucket
Canal. The tour guides will explain
how the canals were used for
transportation and industry, as well
as touching on themes dealing with
the environmental history of the
Merrimac River Watershed . This will
be a great opportunity for some in
the festival's great crowd to get out
on the water without being in one of
the event's racing boats . Since the
event thematically centers on the
importance of water to the lives and
cultures of the Southeast Asian
communities , the tours will allow
people to experience the water
theme directly via the boats . It will be
a fun ride and educational , too!
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For centuries, t e Southeast Asian Water Festival has been
celebrated in recognition of the _importance _of water in all
aspects of life such as food, agriculture, spmtual and
economic prosperity; and
This year, the eigth annual Southeast Asian Water Festival
is taking place here in Lowell along the banks of the
Merrimack River, the very same river that furnished the
m·ills with the power that made Lmvell the manufacturing
capital ofAmerica and the leader ofthe Industrial
Revolution; and
Asians and non-Asians alike can come to the river today
and take part in this traditional festival by enjoying music,
dance, boat racing, foods and many other events which
commemorate those which have been taking place in
Southeast Asia for many centuries.
The Lowell Southeast Asian
Water Festival was initiated in
the summer of 1 997 to bring
the tradition of the boat races
and the celebration of water
to those who are living in the
second largest Khmer
populated city in the United
States. The event has been
acclaimed for being the
largest water festival in the
nation, drawing more than
60,000 participants each year.
In 1999, the annual Lowell
Southeast Asian Water Festival
was a critical component in
helping make the City of
Lowell the recipient of the
1 999 All American City. The
Festival is now internationally
recognized with participants
from all walks of life and
ethnicities coming from across
the country-and internationally from Canada,
France and Australia .
The Lowell Southeast Asian
Water Festival, Inc. became
incorporated as a non-profit
organization with a Federal
tax exempt status as a
501 (3)(c) entity in March 2004.
The following non-profit
organizations are
incorporators of the Lowell
Southeast Asian Water
Festival, Inc. :
Cambodian Mutual Assistance
Association of Greater Lowell
Lao Family Mutual Association
Light of Cambodian Children, Inc.
Thai Association of Boston
Wat Buddhabhavana of MA
in the City ofLowell, and urge all citizens to join in the celebration.
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a diverse group of community
organizations and individuals .
These non-profits and
individuals are committed to
ensuring that the Lowell
Southeast Asian Water
Festival, Inc. represents a wide
number of constituents and
voices across the
communities .
�Special Thanks to the following
Media for their support!
Lowell Telecommunications
Corporation
108th Congress
Second Session
The Honorable John F. Kerry
Massachusetts
"Voice of CMAA Radio" WUML 91.5
FM, Mondays at 11 am, Hosted by
Brian Chen and Munty Pot
recognizes
8th Annual Lowell Southeast
Asian Water Festival
For the past eight years, tens of thousands of people have come to Lowell to
compete in the festivities of tl1e Annual Lowell Southeast Asian Water Festival. The
boat races, ethnic foods, crafts vendors, and traditional ceremonies color the banks of
the Merrimack River and make this event the largest water festival in the nation.
Cambodia, Laos, South Vietnam, and Thailand celebrate the \Vater Festival to
underscore the importance of water in all aspects of life. Your participation in this
festival makes Massachusetts a better place to live by highlighting the traditions and
customs of other cultures. I commend the Lowell Southeast Asian \Vater Festival for
helping to bring a special taste of Southeast Asia to the Massachusetts community every
year since 1997.
As a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, I recognize the
importance of learning more about different cultures in the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts. The Lowell community should take great pride in its posithe
contributions through this festival. Congratulations on ny/ng this annual tradition
such a spectacular event.
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"J ivit Thmei TV", Hosted by Munty
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"Cambodian Women TV", Hosted by
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"Koun Khmer Show", Hosted by
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"Festivals & Fun City Happenings",
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The Lowell Southeast Asian Water Festival is made possible with the partnership of
The City of Lowell
Lowell Police Department
Cambodian Mutual Assistance Association
Lao Family Mutual Association of Lowell, Inc.
Light of Cambodian Children, Inc.
Thai Association of Boston
Wat Buddhabhavana
Vietnamese Community of Greater Lowell
Trairatanaram Temple
Lowell National Historical Park
Jericho Road Project
Middlesex Community College
Keep Lowell Beautiful
City of Lowell Recycling Department
University of Massachusetts Lowell
River Ambassadors Program
Patrick J. Mogan Cultural Center
Greater Lowell Chamber of Commerce
Revolving Museum
Brush Art Gallery
Cambodian Artist Association
Greater Lowell Environmental Education Alliance
Lowell Regional Transit Authority
Spindle City Corps Recycling
Tsongas Industrial Historical Center
Artists League of Lowell
Trinity Ambulance
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Dear Community Members:
Please accept my full support of the 8th Annual Lowell Southeast Asian Water Festival, Inc. of
Lowell, Massachusetts.
Hong Kong Super Market
289 Westford Street
Lowell, MA O1 851
(978) 452-7391
Ideal Temp Agency
The annual Lowe!l Southeast Asian Water Festival was initiated in the summer of 1997 to bring
the tradition of boat races and the celebration of water to those who are living in the second
largest Cambodian-populated city in the United States. The purpose and mission of the Lowell
Southeast Asian Water Festival, Inc. is to preserve, protect and share their cultural heritages.
In the capitals of Cambodia, Laos, Thailand and South Vietnam, the water festival is an annual
event celebrating the connection of water in a!l aspects of life, food, agriculture, spirituality and
economic prosperity. Families travel from remote areas of the country by cars, motos, bicycles,
ox, boats, and in some cases, by foot to take part in the festival. Thousands of spectators both
old and young huddle around the banks of the river to cheer the boats speeding by. Today, along
the banks of the Merrimack River, the tradition continues.
Tne water festival is an enormous undertaking and requires the hard work and dedication of
many individuals and organizations to help plan and produce this event. It is this effort that
insures that the event has been successful and will continue to be successful in the future.
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Lowell, MA 01852
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Saturday, August 21, 2004
Vandenberg Esplanade on Pawtucket Boulevard
( Loy Krathong)
ANGKOR DANCE TROUPE
While facts regarding the origins and intentions of this
ceremony may vary, few would disagree that it is a joyful
and 'generosity-based' ceremony whose meaning comes
from the hearts of the participants. It is celebrated
throughout Southeast Asia as well as at many Temples
in the West. The floating candles are normally designed
and constructed by the person for the occasion. This 21 st
Century adaptation, while made from different materials,
consists of the traditional candle, incense and flowers.
Before releasing it upon the river, the person makes an
intention, or prayer, to loved ones, living or deceased,
wishing for them all the very best of good health and
good fortune.
We suggest that, no matter what our intention, we might
also add a prayer for our fallen and wounded soldiers
and a prayer for world peace.
Friday Evening, August 20, 2004
Middlesex Community College Plaza
SOMALY HAY & COMPANY
I) Dance of Best Wishes: Also known as the Blessing Dance, this
piece is ritually performed at the beginning of all events and programs
to rid evil spirits and to bring forth joy and happiness to the audience.
2) Glorious Day Dance: A glorious day of ours - The children all
meet in solidarity - For friendship all over the world - Heartedly - not
tiring - Living near and far without worries - Very happy - Solidarity in
hand - Having glory and prosperity during our celebration - The coutry
is properous because we love our nation . Performed by a special
group of adopted children from Cambodia: Emma, Sothea, Srey Dy,
James , Lea , and Solinda.
3) Peace Dance: Somaly Hay is a Cambodian Court Dancer trained at
the Royal Palace as a young child. The art of Cambodian Court dance,
as all the arts of Cambodia, was nearly decimated during the Khmer
Rouge regime in the l 970's. Most of the nation's artists were killed
or forced to flee the country. In her search for spiritual understanding
of the events of September 11, Somaly found her sorrow transformed
to a feeling of peace, and was inspired to create this court dance as
an expression of healing. The intent is to illustrate the power of the
mind , spirit, and soul in achieving inner peace and tranquility . "We
pray to the highest power - asking for peace and prosperity. Our
dance is the gift of peace to all. " Performed by Somaly, Rithmaly ,
Sokphury , Nicole, Brenda, and Sophan.
4) Robam Bopha Lokei - Flower of the World Dance: The words in
the song accompanying this dance are translated as follows : "Usually
everybody wants flowers - For decoration or to decorate the body The sweet scent of the flowers bring prosperity - The beauty of the
flowers is like the beauty of the girls - Everybody admires the flowers
- Even the bees surrounding the flowers want pollen - Flowers fully
bloomed make you want to pick them and turn them into flower
garlands ."
1) The Blessing Dance is traditionally and religiously performed in
the Royal palace to get rid of bad spirits and to ask for the deities '
blessing for the royal kingdom . Today, the blessing dance is
performed at the beginning of all types of performances and
ceremonies. It is a dance of greeting and good wishes . During the
performance, dancers sprinkle flower petals toward the audience.
This is done in hopes of bringing prosperity, peace, and good health
to everyone.
2) The Mokor Dance is named after its central character- a mythical
female sea creature associated with the fertility of rivers, lakes and
oceans. Mani Mekhala, goddess of the sea, in her turquoise bodice,
dances among an entourage of dancers. While all performers are
embellished and bejeweled, male characters are distinguished from
female characters by shoulder epaulets and brocaded pantaloons
(kben). Females wear long brocaded skirts and sequined velvet
sashes across their chests . Together, they manipulate decorated
fans, representing the scales of the Mokor .
3) Hanuman & Sovann Mach ha "The white monkey and the golden
Mermaid" In the Indian epic the Ramayana, called Reamker in Khmer,
the queen Sita was captured and taken to the kingdom of Lanka, far
out to sea. The King Rama calls on a famous army general named
Hanuman, the White Monkey, to help him rescue his queen.
Hanuman and his army of monkeys set about to build a bridge across
the ocean to rescue the queen. But as fast they pile up stones for
the bridge, the stones mysteriously disappear .
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vandalism . Hanuman confronts the beautiful but troublesome
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food for a feast. This monkey dance is lively and acrobatic,
always performed by young boys, who are able to capture the
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elements of modern dance. But if you watch carefully, you will
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happiness and prosperity. They will shower the audience with
these flowers in a gesture of well-wishing . This is a Northernstyle dance. Th is dance is performed by Sasinee Jathuprayoon
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2) Kratob Mai is a Folk Dance performed by Sasinee
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Jenny Babphavong
Thamara Phonsavath
Vicky Sanevong
Kelly Babphavong
Davina Sengatit
Monica Vongnavanh
Linda Nanthavong
Vilada Khammavong
Malany Khamsyvoravong
LAO SAMMAKOM LYNN DANCE TROUPE
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Cambodian Mutual Assistance Association of Greater Lowell , Inc.
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BONG HONG VIETNAM PERFORMANCE GROUP
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foundation upon which their successors can thrive on, to further
their reach beyond the Vietnamese community. The group
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�The 8 th annual Lowell Southeast Asian Water Festival is made possible with the many volunteers who
have worked tirelessly in the time leading to the Festival. Committees and their members include:
Spiritual Advisory Board
Venerable Sao Khon*
Venerable David Chutiko
Venerable Mangkone Dhammadharo
Venerable Samoeurnt Seng
Venerable Saphoeun Seng
Boat Teams
William McGowan
Bruce Kang
Sovan Khun (Artist)
Thongsay Saysongkham *
Bunsong Suo *
Adam Var
Charoen Vannaboathong
Anne Brady
Entertainment
Anita Kladgreep
Buntha Krouch
Tony Ayeth Roun *
Somphone Saensombat
Ghia Srithong
Sophy Theam *
Sayon Soeun
Chansareth Sak
Recycling I Trash
Suzanne DeLesdernier
Jonathan Geer
Paul Fontaine
Tina Klein*
Jessica Stepney
Brendon Tarmey
Finance/ Fundraising
John Conley
Louis Haskell *
Sara Khun
Phone Phetvixay
Vong Ros
Keith Sor *
Blong Xiong *
Booths / Vendors
Tony Mai*
Laurie Purcell
Lisa Sam
Ronnie Mouth
Friday Pre-Event/Post Event
Fred Faust
Janice Pokorski
Dee Riemer*
Dan Rocha
Mike Wurm
Bob Pare 's Photoqraphv
Volunteers .
Khan Chao
Barbara Callahan
Soparith Sum
Seda Chanbopha Sum
Vanny Men
Samaly Sum
Barbara Messino
Bob Pare
Joannn Bruneloe
Kim Gettings
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Anita Kladgreep
Thai Association of Boston
Games & Activities
Sarann Nuon*
Beverly Perna
Sophath Pheang
Sophear Pheang
Tim Rayworth
Sarath Rem
Betsy Wish
Sovisal Var
Mao KimSan Vorn
Louis S. Haskell, Esquire
Lao Family Mutual Association(LFMA)
Sarann M. Nuon
Light of Cambodian Children, Inc.
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Chuck Sart
Cambodian Mutual Assistance
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Mehmed Ali
Ray Faucher
Lee Libbey
Sokny Long
Paul Mueller
Arthur Ryan
Chuck Sart
Andy St . Onge
Jonathan Gillan
Thongsay Saysong-Kham
Wat Buddhabhavana of MA
Tooch Van - Event Coordinator
Srim Ouch - Assistant Event Coordinator
* Represents Chair of the Committee
Contact us at:
Lowell Southeast Asian Water Festival, Inc.
c/ o CCMAA
165 Jackson Street, Lowell, MA 01852
tel: 978.596.1013
Email: info@lowellwaterfestival.org
Website : www.lowellwaterfestival.org
At-Large Community Representative s
(Elected Board of Directors)
Sambath Bo, General community
Lee Libbey, General community
Sivan Lam , Vietnamese community
Ghia Srithong, Thai community
Blong Xiong, Lao community
Officers of the Lowell
Southeast Asian Water Festival, Inc.
President - Lee Libbey
V ice President - Chuck Sart
T reasurer - Blong Xiong
Secretary - Sarann M. Nuon
Book Design by Sophy Theam
Printed by Minuteman Press
DONALD L. PARADISE
Operations Manager
NTI LUBR ICATIONS
645 ROGERS STREET
LOWELL, MASSACHUSETTS 01851
(508) 458-9055
(508) 458-1 200
(603) 880-61 62
Media/ Publicity/ Website
Sambath Bo *
Champe Pang *
Stephanie McCarthy
Dee Riemer
The listing in this Program book was as completed when it went to press on August 7o, 2004.
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8th Annual Lowell Southeast Asian Water Festival program, 2004-08-20
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8th Annual Lowell Southeast Asian Water Festival program booklet. This program booklet contains 40 pages. Includes a letter from Rithy Uong, the history of the Water Festival, the schedule of events, information on Angkor Dance Troupe, and more.
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Lowell Southeast Asian Water Festival, Inc.
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Lowell Southeast Asian Water Festival 8th Annual August 20-21 2004
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Floating Candle Ceremony
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Middlesex Community College Plaza & Lowell Lower Locks
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Traditional Boat Races
9:00am to 5:00 pm
Merrimack River Esplanade & Sampas Pavilion
500 Pawtucket Blvd. , Lowell, MA 01854
Come celebrate in the Southeast Asian River Marketplace Atmosphere!
Classical Southeast Asian and Modern Performances,
Traditional & Modern Music, Arts & Crafts, Ethnic Merchandise,
Art & Cultural Displays, and Asian Cuisine
Soccer Tournament
In partnership with the Asian-American Soccer League there will
be a soccer tournament to benefit the water festival and the
league. To register please call Duke at 978- 569- 3016.
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Major Funding Provided by: Theodore Edson Parker Foundation,
Wang Foundation, Nathaniel and Elizabeth Stevens Foundation ,
Greater Lowell Community Foundation , Inc.,
Saints Memorial Medical Foundation, Lowell Cultural Council,
Mogan Cultural Center, and the Puffin Foundation
The Lowell Southeast Asian Water Festival is made possible by the city of Lowell, Lowell Police Department, Cambodian Mutual Assistance Association ,
Lao Family Mutual Assistance Association, Light of Cambodian Children, Inc., Thai Association of Boston, Lowell National Historical Park, Jericho Road Project,
Wat Buddha Bhavana, Trairatanaram Temple, Keep Lowell Beautiful, City of Lowell Recycling Department, University of Massachusettes Lowell, Middlesex Community
College International and Multicultural Office, Lowell Television Communications, Local Businesses, Community Organizations and Numerous Volunteers.
For more information please call Sambath Bo - Event Coordinator @ 978 - 399 - 8039
w.waterfestiva .org
Photo - Bob Pare Photography
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10th Annual Lowell Southeast Asian Water Festival flyer, 2006-08-18
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Nonprofit organizations
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10th Annual Lowell Southeast Asian Water Festival flyer with information on the even on Friday, August 18, 2006 for Floating Candle Ceremony, and Saturday, August 19, 2006 for Traditional Boat Races.
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Lowell Southeast Asian Water Festival, Inc. Collection
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Lowell Southeast Asian Water Festival, Inc.
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2006-08-18
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10th Annual Southeast Asian Water Festival Poster
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2000-2009
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8th Annual
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FRIDAY AUGUST 20, 2004 - 5:30-10:00 pm
Pre-Event & Floating Candles Ceremony
Middlesex Community College Plaza 8: Lowell Lower Locks
Traditional Dance, Music, Art Exhib1t Et International Food
SATURDAY AUGUST 21, 2004
Traditional Boat Races - 9:oo
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Merrimack River Esplanade & Sampas Pavilion
500 Pawtucket Blvd. - Lowell, MA 01854
Floating Candles , Traditional Et Modern Dance, Music, Art Et Food
Complimentary Boat Tours by the Lowell National Historical Park
Post-Event International Film Screenings - 6 pm 8: 8 pm (location TBA)
FOR. MOR.E INFOR.MATION CALL 978.596.1013
OR. VISIT WWW.LOWELLWATERFESTIVAL.ORG
Photos by Andrew Page, LSEAWF, Inc . Logo by Narath Bun, Poster Design by Champe Pang & Sophy Theam , Printed by Boston's Electronic Document Co .
FREE ADMISSION TO ALL EVENTS
FREE SHUTTLE BUSES FROM VARIOUS LOCATIONS
Raffle Drawing for a 2005 Toyota Camry &. other great prizes!
Major Funders: Theodore Edson Parker Foundation, the Wang Foundation, and Ira Toyota of Tewksbury
The Lowell Southeast Asian Water Festival is made possible b y the Ci ty of Low ell , the Cambodian Mutual Assistance Association ,
the Lao Family Mutual Assistance Association , Light of Cambodian Children , Inc., Thai Association of Boston , Lowell National Histori cal Park,
the Jericho Road Project, Wat Buddha Bhavana , Trairatanaram Temple , Umass Low ell's River Ambassador Program ,
Middlesex Community College , Greater Lowell Chamber of Commerce , local businesses , community organizations and numerous volunteers .
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Lowell Southeast Asian Water Festival, Inc. Collection, 1997-2014
Description
An account of the resource
This collection includes digitized Lowell Southeast Asian Water Festival, Inc. general files, event programs, and promotional materials. <br /><br />The collection is completely accessible on this site.<br /><br />View the collection finding aid for more information, <a href="https://libguides.uml.edu/uml20" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://libguides.uml.edu/uml20</a>.<br /><br />--------------------------<br /><span>SEADA would like to thank the following individuals for their work in making this collection available online: Monita Chea.</span>
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Lowell Southeast Asian Water Festival, Inc. Collection, 1997-2014. UML 20. Center for Lowell History, University of Massachusetts Lowell, Lowell, MA.
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The collection finding aid, <a href="https://libguides.uml.edu/uml20" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://libguides.uml.edu/uml20</a>.
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8th Annual Lowell Southeast Asian Water Festival flyer, 2004-08-21
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Festivals
Nonprofit organizations
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8th Annual Lowell Southeast Asian Water Festival flyer with information about the water festival held on Saturday, August 21, 2004.
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Lowell Southeast Asian Water Festival, Inc. Collection
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Lowell Southeast Asian Water Festival, Inc.
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2004-08-21
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English
Lao
Vietnamese
English
Thai
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Text
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8th Annual Lowell Asian Water Festival Poster
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Lowell, Massachusetts
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Lowell Southeast Asian Water Festival, Inc.
2000-2009
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Southeast Asian Water Festival