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Hao Hou giving consent for our interview on 4/21/2016

Reflection pond under construction. There will be a bridge from the main part of the campus with Japanese lilac bushes lining the pond and fountain.

The community center under construction. It will be used for plays, dancing, pageantry, teaching of Khmer, and guest housing for well attended festivals and ceremonies.

Man speaking in Khmer at the main pavilion of Khmer New Year while another man uncoils rope to be used for a tug-of-war competition.

Hao Hou, attends Watt Munisotaram once or twice a year.

A woman volunteer decorating the doorways for Khmer New Year.

Monks blessing and handing out bracelets for good luck in the New Year to people waiting in line in the upper sanctuary.

The view when first entering the main part of the lower sanctuary. In the foreground, a group of volunteers works on Khmer New Year decorations and in the background, a group of women practice chanting in Khmer.

Donation pit in the center of the lower sanctuary where people can put money as an offering.

4 Buddhas with different mudras. The center one is Dhyana (meditation), the left one is Dharmachakra (teaching), and the one on the right is Abhaya (no fear). The mudra not pictured is the “forgiveness” mudra.