Cambodian Society
in the United Kingdom

REGISTERED UNDER THE CHARITY ACT 1960 No 292074


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♦ 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 - 2001

Happy New Year!
On the occasion of the New Year “Chhnam Msahn – the year of the Snake”, the Executive Committee of the Cambodian Society in the United Kingdom (CASUNIK) extend its best wishes to all Cambodians living in the fatherland as well as abroad for a very Happy and Prosperous New year.

May they have Long Life, Beauty, Good Health, Strength and Wisdom!

This year, the traditional three-day-New-Year celebration will take place from Friday 13th to Sunday 15th April 2001.

CASUNIK will be celebrating the traditional Khmer New Year on Saturday 14th April 2001 at the Vietnam-Laos-Cambodia (VLC) Community Centre, according to the programme which has already been sent out to the Cambodian Community living in the United Kingdom and our guests.

This year, CASUNIK will be celebrating the traditional Cambodian New Year on Saturday 14th April 2001 at the Vietnam – Laos- Cambodia (VLC) Community Centre, Whiston Road, Hackney, London, according to the programme which has already been sent out to the Cambodian Community living in the United Kingdom and our guests.

Please take note that the “Disco Party” will start from 17.00 until 22.00. Please bring your own snack and drink for the evening as well as your favourite DVD and/or CD discs.

B - Visakha Puja
Every year, the Visakha Puja – the day of commemoration of the Birth, Enlightenment and Parinibbana of the Lord Buddha – is celebrated by all Buddhist Communities on the full moon day of the month of Visakha. It is an auspicious occasion for all Buddhists (monks and lay people) to pay respect and express gratitude to Lord Buddha.

This year, Visakha Puja will be on Monday 7th May 2001. The celebration of this event will take place on Sunday 6th May 2001 at Amaravati Monastery and on Sunday 6th May 2001 at Chithurst Monastery.

In France, this ceremony will take place on Sunday 6th May 2001 at the Bodhivansa Monastery

All are welcome to join in the ceremony according to their faith and ability.

 


INVITATION

The Executive Committee of the CASUNIK wishes to invite all members and friends to the celebration of Khmer New Year on Saturday 15th of April 2001 at:

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



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

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.

CASUNIK
POBox C
VLC COMMUNITY CENTRE
151 Whiston Road
Haggerston
Hackney
London E2 8BN

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!





Dress Code: Traditional and Smart Casual


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