Khmer Diaspora Conference Interviews

The first ever Khmer diaspora conference was held in Lowell, MA, USA from March 27 to 29, 2026, organized by Dr. Christine Su.

I managed to get some time with 7 people throughout this meaningful, jam-packed weekend to ask these powerful questions, courtesy of Cathy Chen on Threads @triggeredbutcurious:

Question 1: What did you once reject that you now understand differently?

Question 2: Are you rediscovering parts of your heritage you once pushed away?

Question 3: Are you finding new meaning in old traditions?

Question 4: What part of your upbringing are you slowly making peace with?

Interviewees:

Linda Thach  https://www.instagram.com/lthach27

Ani Vong https://www.instagram.com/ani_v

Li-Da Kruger https://www.instagram.com/lidamix

Oussa Bun https://www.instagram.com/oussa__56

Sophia Lee https://www.instagram.com/beyondthemekong

Pichchenda Bao https://www.instagram.com/pichchendabaopoet

Minda Sam https://www.instagram.com/one.naga

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