Saturday, June 10, 2006

'Cambodia to Carolina' exhibit

A new exhibit at uptown Charlotte's Levine Museum of the New South will chronicle the arrival of Cambodians in the Carolinas.

"From Cambodia to Carolina: Tracing the Journeys of New Southerners" opens Tuesday and runs through Nov. 27 at the museum, 200 E. Seventh St. A free opening celebration from noon to 5 p.m. June 18 will feature Cambodian food tastings, music, dancing and a Buddhist blessing ceremony. Admission is free all day.

The exhibit will include costumes, photographs and artifacts. Spiritually significant attractions will include a Buddhist altar, monk's robe and Khmer language Bible.

Details: (704) 333-1887 or www.museumofthenewsouth.org.

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