Cambodian Wedding in the LBC

One of my co-workers, Kanika, got married over the weekend. It was a traditional Cambodian wedding, meaning it was a two day affair consisting of several different events. Kanika was gracious enough to invite me to the final event last night, which could be considered the "reception." It was held at the New Paradise Restaurant in Long Beach.

I sat at a table containing a random assortment of other DRP'ers and enjoyed a lot of excellent food. I ate duck for the first time.

L to R: Marie, Adrienne, newlyweds Kanika and Steve

L to R: Russ, yours truly, Kanika, Steve

There was a live band playing some pretty good Cambodian music. The wedding party led the attendees into some traditional Cambodian dance moves. I documented what, in my multi-cultural ignorance, I will label "The Hand Dance":

I attempted to do "The Hand Dance" and failed miserably. It was a lot harder than it looked. Unforuntately, my co-workers now know that despite my ability to enforce the Zoning Code, I have no rhythm whatsoever.

I was pretty excited to attend this function and wasn't disappointed. If you're ever invited to a Cambodian wedding reception, don't pass it up!

I want to thank Kanika and Steve for allowing me to share in the occassion with them and I wish them the very best. Congratulations to the newlyweds!

See also: Flickr photoset