Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 2, Number 10, 1 October 1985 — Indochinese Culture Featured at Museum [ARTICLE]

Indochinese Culture Featured at Museum

A celebration of the Indochinese cultures of Cambodia (Khmer), Laos and Vietnam is planned for Bishop Museum's Family Sunday Oct. 6. The Museum grounds will be the scene of a mini trip into Indochina, with eaeh of the three cultures represented by a separate village. Arts and crafts demonstrations, displays, music and dance performances and traditional folk tales will unite to convey the spirit of eaeh country represented. In a combined cu!tural performance, there will be a fashion show of the traditional dress of the Khmer, Laotians and Vietnamese. Games for children, foods of the Indochinese peoples and a produce market will all be available to participate in and enjoy. Family Sunday is the first Sunday of eaeh month when Hawaii residents with loeal identification and/or active militry I. D. are invited to explore Bishop Museum free of charge as guests of Sears, Roebuck and Co. All the Museum galleries are open and planetarium shows are free.