Sien Doan Taa - The Call to Ancestors

Today is a beautiful day       And the arrangements are ready. We offer these gifts       Inviting you to join us And shower us with your blessings

In Khmer culture, family bonds are the ones that are the most important, and a marriage is the inclusion of the couple into their new families. At all important events, family and friends are called upon to share in the celebrations and offer their blessings. This ceremony calls forth for those who have passed away, both family and friends, to offer their blessings and observe the wedding, if not in body, in spirit. It is a time to reflect on those near and dear to our hearts, to not forget to include them in our happiness.

The family of the bride and groom wish to honor the following:

Beatrice Sussman and Milton S. Ahrens
Helen Leidner and M. Jay Chaikin
Suon Chum and Pin Ros
Chhay Nay and Ngav Suy