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Lowell Southeast Asian Water Festival, Inc. cf o Cambodian Mutual Assistance Association 165 Jackson Street~ Low ell - MA 01852 ~ 978 596--1013 or 978 596-1000 x7313 ~ 1111. ' 1999 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 SrimA. Ouch p3 p4 Partners & Media pS Sponsors & Supporters p6 Candle Floats p7 Dance Descriptions p7 Map, Booth, Teams p18 Dances (cont'd.) p22 Acknowledgements p36 Dear Friends and Community Neighbors: Association (CMAA} A ssoC'.a.tion (LP}'.,{4.) pZ Program August 5, 2004 pl Enter for your chance to win a 2005 Toyota & other great prizes! ~ Raffle Tickets are sold at the Lowell Southeast Asian 8 Please enjoy the_ th Annual Lowell's Southeast Asian Water Festival and e"-plore vourselfin the S~east Asia1 cultural enrichment. s · Water Festival Info •ktr),,[kv/ iti tables near the two J 1 RithvUo~ Lowell City Co cilor Co-Honorary Chairs of the Lowell Southeast Asian Water Festival. Inc stages. Winners will be drawn at 4:30p.m. on the Sampas Pavilion performance stage! Saturday, Augu.st 21. 2004 - www.lov:.~ei1wa te1 -festival.org 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! 1 �I 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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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 •;, 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! 3 - - - - - - -- - - - -- - - - - - - - --- - - - - - - - --- �I About the Lowell Southeast Asian Water Festival, Inc. Q1ttu nf 1.llnwtll QrnmmnntutultlJ nf !1.llussud1usttts ~lJ 4iz 4nnnr ------1 J\rmann J-cffeff.ercier, J1lffa1Jnr J\ Jrnrlama±inn 'ffl l,. tttllS ~ ~ '-C 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. <itm:n t4is 21 " h ~~ J\rnmnb JL ~rrnr illlluunr, arttu nf 14Ututll 4 The Board of Directors of the annual Lowell Southeast Asian Water Festival, Inc. represents 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. ;,// 1 "Voice of Cambodian American TV" Executive Producer Sareth Sak. 1il 4 · f~,. ·. r ' John F. Kerry U nitecl States Senator "Voice of Cambodian Children Radio" WUML 91.5 FM, Sundays from 1pm -1 0pm. Siphann Touch and Sidney Liang, Pere Pen, Phahim Kay, Seang Sak and others "J ivit Thmei TV", Hosted by Munty Pot and Sidney Liang "Cambodian Women TV", Hosted by Bory Khem "Koun Khmer Show", Hosted by Buntha S. Krouch & Sophea Chum. Producer: Buntha S. Krouch . Tel. (978) 804-1175. Live Mondays from 8-9 pm. Reruns on Tuesdays 4-Sam. P.O . Box 292, Lowell , MA 01853. email: bs_krouch@asia.com or Koun khmer@comcast.net "Voice of Cambodian Americans in New England" WCAP 980 AM, from 10:00PM-12 :00AM Every Tuesdays and Thursdays "Festivals & Fun City Happenings", Live TV Show Hosted by Andy St. Onge, Special Events Coordinator for the City of Lowell. 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 NeoVisions Media New Paradise Restaurant Museum of Science Boston Maps • Directions Hotels • Trip Planning Restaurants & Attractions AAA Merrimack Valley · Haverhill • Lawrence · Newburyport . North Andover • Lowell 11n11111.aaa.com 5 �I MAR TI N T. MEEHAN D1ST:ilCT CFF;CES : ST>; C tSTRIC:T , .\4.C.SSAO;vseT'"S 1 i xu. nn;Y Scu.~nE. TM;P.O FLOC"I t': !~p:flwww .house .govtmsehan/ Low1:1.1.. . MA Ol 852 !973 ) 459-0101 F.t..:c. : j978i 459-";$07 2 229 ?.A YEUP.N HO USE QF F!C i: Bi.::l OlNG W,;SHiNG".'CN. 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Agency 426 Chelmsford Street Lowell, MA. 01851 (978) 454-0402 May21,2004 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. Washington Savings Bank 30 Middlesex St. Lowell, MA 01852 (978) 275-6003 RachnaJewelry 314 Westford Street Lowell, MA 0185 l (978) 458-8939 Sam's Barber Shop 31 3 Westford Street Lowell, MA 0185 l (978) 970-3809 l OUL Health & Beauty Shop I am in strong support of this event and would like to take this opportunity to commend the Lowell Southeast Asian Festival, Inc. for ali of their hard work. 6 Pine Street Lowell, MA0185l (978) 441-9090 Mr. Blong Xiong Mr. Ted Rasakham Mr. Chon be Saychocies Mr. Charoen Vannaboathong Member of Congress Tom Dunne Funeral Home Friends of the Water Festival... hnnks to onsors: Banknorth Theodore Edson Parker Foundation, KK Insurance Agency the Wang Foundation, Injuries Rehab Center Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Assoc., Inc. Ira Toyota/Nissan of Tewksbury, Law Office of Louis S. Haskell & Boston Electronic Documents Company Pine Street Chiropractic & Rehab Total Call International 6 �Get the best The Law Office Of Louis S. 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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. 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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 I ncorporators (Appointed Board of Directors) 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. (LCC) Chuck Sart Cambodian Mutual Assistance Association(CMAA) Planning & Logistics / Security 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. Chuck Sart 36 �f"" '·. r~''UlV .-~ ,,,,. • 1n.' ... y ,·. '\.,,.J' '-A ~h·.. n a· ·I~ I r• = Jl l ,,=rll - ~ ' ~1-. \.,.,d ,.,..,,, .~ ·r·"'1.. ~- r· \,,.,, • , , ..,,,; t°"' ·1 V)"-~ ·O' .-. ""' ,3 t i l ' <"""'1 b.o .~ j ,=, ""~ !;\..1~ v , ~-"'?r·!= «.. I n·lb "-~J ,_.i ,,,. 1 ,, r· ,,,,.,,, 'l =i• ~,' 1,, '-.,,,1 I ~ l I , i'=t•r"> J happer1 vvher1 you sr1ovv Jots of r ··' .IC,.. ·. · a· . , 11 Su Door ~ ~1-·a d·t·' 'ln)._; ,tr·1 r,,,e ,..,.,,I 1i_a O· L" community floL1rishes. Banknorth is proud to support the Lowell Southeast Asian Water Festival. .- .· , . 1 . · . ii ,.,.r ... · i . 1 ~Banknorth Massachusetts It's nice knowing® It's nice knowing"> is the registered service mark of Banknorth Group, Inc. Member FDI C. A division of Banknorth, N.A. ---- -~---- ~ ~ ! • ~ ·. I ~ i"'i 1 �Ira Toyota/Nissan of Tewksbury is proud to participate and be a sponsor in the 8th Annual Lowell Southeast Asian Water Festival. Our Philosophy GET THE FEELING @TOYOTA The Ira Motor Group was founded over 30 years ago based on the guiding principle, the "Golden Rule". Ira Rosenberg, founder, states; rr/f you treat every customer and every employee the way you yourself want to be treated, then your success is guaranteed". Perhaps that is why the Ira dealerships have grown from a small used car lot with parking for 20 cars to 9 dealerships employing over 700 people today. Toyota Solara Ira Toyota/Nissan of Tewksbury 468 Main Street Tewksbury, MA 01876 Phone: 866-327-9086 Nissan 350Z Roadster ----- ----- Dealership Hours: Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: Saturday: Sunday: 9am 9am 9am 9am 9am 9am 12pm 8pm 8pm 8pm 8pm 6pm 5pm - 5pm --~ - -- ~ - -- -~ - � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 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> Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Lowell Southeast Asian Water Festival, Inc. Collection, 1997-2014. UML 20. Center for Lowell History, University of Massachusetts Lowell, Lowell, MA. Relation A related resource The collection finding aid, <a href="https://libguides.uml.edu/uml20" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://libguides.uml.edu/uml20</a>. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 8th Annual Lowell Southeast Asian Water Festival program, 2004-08-20 Subject The topic of the resource Festivals Nonprofit organizations Description An account of the resource 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. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Lowell Southeast Asian Water Festival, Inc. Collection Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Lowell Southeast Asian Water Festival, Inc. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2004-08-20 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource UMass Lowell Library makes this material available for private, educational, and research use. It is the responsibility of the user to secure any needed permissions from rightsholders, for uses such as commercial reproductions of copyrighted works. Contact host institution for more information. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf; 40 p. Language A language of the resource English Khmer Lao Thai Vietnamese Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Lowell Southeast Asian Water Festival 8th Annual August 20-21 2004 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Lowell, Massachusetts Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lowell Southeast Asian Water Festival, Inc. 2000-2009 Ephemera Southeast Asian Water Festival