In this heartfelt episode of Keeping Up With Khmer Maine, co hosts SreyArt Rathbut and Marpheen Chann sit down with two Khmer mothers, Sokuntheavy Kheam and Suphanny Peun, and their daughters, Angel Chhoeung and Sarita Sam, to reflect on family, culture, and gratitude. Together, they share how they first connected with Khmer Maine, what it means to raise Cambodian American children in Maine, and how traditional Khmer dance helps the next generation stay rooted in their heritage.

Growing up in a small town (that was predominantly white) had its moments of isolation and disconnect, as I blindly navigated through finding my identity as a Cambodian-American and what that meant. Recently a good friend found and introduced me to this Cambodian Community Association of Maine. I look forward to learning and building a richer heritage that we can all be proud of sharing, with the rest of our Maine friends.