Episode 22 - Khmer Culture In Utah

18/03/2025 54 min Episodio 22
Episode 22 - Khmer Culture In Utah

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Episode Synopsis

Host Christian Pearson welcomes Cambodian native Amreth Phirun, a graduate student at the University of Utah and veritable expert on culture and language preservation abroad. Amreth shares some of the fascinating details of his research, which describes the willful efforts of Cambodians living in Utah to remain true to their culture through religion, song, dance, ceremony, language, and food. They conclude with an insightful discussion about the importance of preserving one's culture, and therefore identity, no matter the cost.