Cambodian Society in the United Kingdom

Important Notice (Please read before attending):
♦ To all events and activities organized and held by Casunik, we, the organizer will not be held liable nor will we be held resposible for any loss or damages for personal belongings or personal injury during any events held by us. Therefore, we ask each of our member, friend and guest to be responsible for your own personal belongings, the safety of your child(ren), yourself and your friend(s). ♦ It is inappropriate for any individuals including Casunik members and friends alike to trade or commercially exchange goods during religious ceremonies at any religious temples organized by us. Therefore we urge all our members and friends to act appropriately whilst attending these occasions or ceremonies. ♦ Please observe, understand and comply to our "Dress Code" when attending ceremonies being held at the monasteries or venues of events where monks being present. If inappropriately dressed, we reserve the right to ask you to leave the premises.

Important Notice (Please read before attending):

♦ To all events and activities organized and held by Casunik, we, the organizer will not be held liable nor will we be held resposible for any loss or damages for personal belongings or personal injury during any events held by us. Therefore, we ask each of our member, friend and guest to be responsible for your own personal belongings, the safety of your child(ren), yourself and your friend(s).

♦ It is inappropriate for any individuals including Casunik members and friends alike to trade or commercially exchange goods during religious ceremonies at any religious temples organized by us. Therefore we urge all our members and friends to act appropriately whilst attending these occasions or ceremonies.

♦ Please observe, understand and comply to our "Dress Code" when attending ceremonies being held at the monasteries or venues of events where monks being present. If inappropriately dressed, we reserve the right to ask you to leave the premises.

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Khmer New Year - 2012

I would like to express my gratitude for another successful Khmer New Year 2012 Celebration. I am very touched and proud of your efforts for sacrificing your time to travel from long distances to join us in making the day very special and truly memorable.

I am particularly indebted to those members who contributed to the religious ceremony, the food and catering, the music entertainment, the traditional dances, the popular Comedy show, the photographers and the dedicated decorating team and the Students Association .

We started by Religious ceremony leaded by Mr Tan Nam and Khmer National Anthem and National song Pong SAVADA, with all sung together.
We were honoured by the gracious participation of Ajahn Amaro (the Abbot of Amaravati Monastery),the Sangha team members, special guest monk invited from Wat Moha Montrey Phnom Penh , the Royal Embassy of Cambodia’s staff members.

Special guests took part this year: our compatriots from Toulouse, Paris,(France), America, Cambodia , the Community in Kent, and all around the UK, the Chairman of VLC Centre, the President of LAUK Society.

This is especially appreciated in these times of economic difficulties, and it continues to ensure that the Khmer culture is kept alive and that the community stays focused and closely bonded.

I strongly hope that we as a community will continue to progress in this vein for the mutual benefit of all in the UK thereby ensuring a positive image of Cambodia internationally.

Please note: the summer outing (BBQ-Picnic) planned on Sunday the 3rd of June 2012, is cancelled.

Yours sincerely,
Mrs Sobopha Owen

PS:
To view the Khmer New Year’s photos taken by Mr Phok Meong at SkyDrive.
To view the Congratulatory letter from H.E. Mr Hor Nam Bora (13th April 2012).

INVITATION

The Executive Committee of the CASUNIK wishes to invite all members and friends to the celebration of Khmer New Year on Saturday 14th of April 2012 at:

VLC COMMUNITY CENTRE
Vietnam-Laos-Cambodia Community Centre
151 Whiston Road
Haggerston
Hackney
London E2 8BN

TIME TABLE

10:00	Open - Arrival of Cambodian community members and guests
10:15	Arrival of Monks and Nuns
10:30	Religious (Buddhist) ceremony - Request of Five Precepts - Chant
11:30	Offering of Dana to the Bikkhus
12:00	Luncheon for guests and congregation
14:00	Traditional artistic performances
16:00	Roam Vung Disco
22:30	Close

All Members, friends and guests are advised to bring cooked food (some vegetarian dishes, Please) to cater for the bikkhus,guests and themselves.

For those who would not be able to bring food, please send the contribution cheque or postal order made payable to CASUNIK and send to the address below, preferably 2 weeks prior to the date of the event, to enable CASUNIK to arrange the necessary catering, as appropriate.

Ms Soravy Dom (Treasurer)
72 St Francis Avenue
Gravesend
Kent DA12 4SW

Email: info@casunik.org

Things to remember:

Car Parking: From 9.00 am to 1.30 pm Chargeable at the local rates.
Parking tickets are available at 3.00 GBP per slip .They are in limited numbers. To reserve ahead please send deposit to the above name and address.

Last year was a successful one with strong supports shown from all members, friends and guests around the UK.

Our best wishes this year to all our members and friends, both locally and globally, for a Happy and Prosperous New Year!

Chhnam Raong - year of the Dragon - BE 2556
The actual date for the Cambodian New Year is the 13th of April. By ancient tradition, the celebration would last for three days. The first day is the beginning of the celebration, the second is the Middle Day (Blind Date) and the third one is the Day when the name of the New Year i.e. year of the Dragon effectively starts.

Dress Code: Traditional and Smart Casual

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