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Lexington proclaims April 2025 Cambodian Heritage Month; community leader urges solidarity and democracy advocacy
Summary
Mayor Jason Hayes proclaimed April 2025 as Cambodian Heritage Month in Lexington. Community members affiliated with the Lexington Cambodian Community Center recounted the history of the Khmer Rouge, invited residents to Khmer New Year celebrations and called for continued advocacy for democracy and human rights.
Mayor Jason Hayes proclaimed April 2025 as Cambodian Heritage Month in Lexington on March 24, announcing the city's formal recognition of the contributions and cultural heritage of the local Cambodian community.
The proclamation, read at the start of the council meeting, traces the community's history from the Khmer Rouge takeover of Cambodia on April 17, 1975, through the resettlement of refugees in the United States. It notes…
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