{"id":3879,"date":"2024-01-01T02:13:30","date_gmt":"2024-01-01T02:13:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cambodianlivingarts.org\/en\/?p=3879"},"modified":"2024-01-19T02:38:48","modified_gmt":"2024-01-19T02:38:48","slug":"message-of-gratitude-from-phloeun-prim-ed-of-cla","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cambodianlivingarts.org\/en\/news\/message-of-gratitude-from-phloeun-prim-ed-of-cla\/","title":{"rendered":"Message of Gratitude from Phloeun Prim, ED of CLA"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Message of Gratitude from Phloeun Prim, ED of CLA<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>As 2023 draws to a close, a year that marks the inspiring 25th anniversary of Cambodian Living Arts, we would like to take a moment to reflect and express our deepest gratitude.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Over the past quarter-century, CLA has grown from a grassroots initiative, established in 1998 by our founder, Arn Chorn-Pond. Our beginnings focused on preserving Cambodian traditional performing arts at risk of fading away. We actively sought surviving masters of the art and created a bridge between them and the younger generation. Through our efforts, over 1000 students across 13 provinces in Cambodia have benefited from art classes led by these masters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, after a 25-year journey, we are proud to celebrate this milestone anniversary. We are thrilled to witness Arn&#8217;s dream come to fruition &#8211; a society enriched and transformed by the arts, a thriving arts sector, and generations contributing to societal development through art.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"984\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cambodianlivingarts.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/DSC08882-1024x984.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3880\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cambodianlivingarts.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/DSC08882-1024x984.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cambodianlivingarts.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/DSC08882-300x288.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cambodianlivingarts.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/DSC08882-768x738.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cambodianlivingarts.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/DSC08882-1536x1475.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.cambodianlivingarts.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/DSC08882-2048x1967.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In conclusion of our 25th-anniversary celebrations, we organized a youth-led festival, &#8220;Seven Colours Festival,&#8221; highlighting the vital role of youth in society. This initiative was closely associated with CLA&#8217;s 25th-anniversary celebrations, which amplified youthful voices, promoted diversity through the arts, and increased awareness of gender equity, diversity, and inclusivity!&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This incredible journey could not have been achieved without the unwavering support from each and every one of you &#8211; the artists, our partners, the ministries, our funders, our board of directors, and our dedicated individual supporters. You have all played an integral part in our mission to build a resilient arts ecosystem in Cambodia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As we proceed into 2024, we want to extend our heartfelt gratitude for your immense support, love, passion, and commitment. Your contributions have significantly enhanced our society through the arts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On behalf of the entire CLA family, we wish you a Happy New Year!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Best Regards,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Phloeun<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Message of Gratitude from Phloeun Prim, ED of CLA As 2023 draws to a close, a year that marks the inspiring 25th anniversary of Cambodian Living Arts, we would like to take a moment to reflect and express our deepest gratitude. 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