Name: 50th anniversary of the fall of Phnom Penh : Cambodia’s Cultural Resilience
Start: 2025-04-17T18:00:00+01:00
End: 2025-04-18T22:00:00+01:00
Location: Pink, Hilton House, Lord Street, Stockport, SK1 3NA

$50th anniversary of the fall of Phnom Penh : Cambodia\u2019s Cultural Resilience$

April 17 is a significant day for Cambodians worldwide. In 1975, the Khmer Rouge seized control of Cambodia, ushering in a dark era of genocide and displacement. By the early 1980s, following the regime's fall, many families fled their homeland, finding refuge in countries like ours. For the diaspora, this day serves as a reminder of an event that profoundly impacted their lives and a choice they didn’t make.
To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the fall of Phnom Penh, we are pleased to offer a two-day program reflecting on Cambodia's experiences during and after the genocide, while exploring the current state of the diaspora. Full program details will be announced over the coming weeks, but the event will feature traditional Khmer dance and music, film screenings, talks with a Q&A, and an exhibition of photography and contemporary art.
A large buffet will be provided on both days, courtesy of our partners, Kambuja. We invite everyone to join us and enjoy a delicious mix of traditional and modern Cambodian dishes as we come together to celebrate and connect. This isn’t just an event to look back on the past; it’s a chance for artists, survivors, and all generations to share their stories, explore Cambodian identity, and build connections across cultures.