Just Existing is a Political Statement with Silong Chhun

Silong Chhun, a 1.5 generation Cambodian American from Tacoma, Washington, is an accomplished communications strategist with extensive experience driving multimedia campaigns across government, non-profit, and private sectors. He is also co-founder of the Khmer Anti-Deportation Advocacy Group and co-founder of the award winning SEA Comedy Collective comedy production company. 

In this episode, Silong shares his journey into government, the lessons learned from his political campaign, and the significance of his work with Panabou Digital and the Khmer Anti-Deportation Advocacy Group.

Music Silong produced and recorded with Khmer artists circa 2008. https://www.silongchhun.com/music-audio

One of the best documentaries about Khmer Music https://www.dtifcambodia.com/

YouTube link to purchase https://youtu.be/uWUClhqQkVo

Silong and his family are featured in the Washington State Exhibition commemorating 50 years of SEA refugee resettlement in Washington state:  https://www.washingtonhistory.org/exhibit/our-voices/

Silong's website https://www.silongchhun.com/

Khmer Anti-Deportation Advocacy Group https://www.khaagwa.org/

SEA Comedy Collective  https://www.seacomedy.com/

Silong’s agency, Panabou Digital https://www.panaboudigital.com

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