Southeast Asian Water Festival

07/29/2025

07/29/2025

Get Ready to Get Soaked at the 2025 SEA Water Festival!

This year, we’re thrilled to partner with WaterArms.org to bring even more fun, meaning, and splash to the celebration!

Youth, kids, and adults — come dressed to get wet!
Let’s cool down together and enjoy an authentic water festival experience!

More than just play, this partnership helps us reimagine water games as tools for peace.
All around the world, traditional water festivals have embraced water play as joyful, cultural expression — one that’s completely separate from the harmful imagery of violence or real fi****ms. We aim to shift the narrative from war-themed games to ones rooted in joy, tradition, and positive connection.

Let’s celebrate community, culture, and creativity — one splash at a time!
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Discovery Pathways
Friends of FDR Park

07/29/2025

Performance Announcement. Special recognition to Emily Win for her solo performance representing the Burmese Community.
Michiko Thwe


Emily Win

07/27/2025

🎉 A Day of Food & Culture! 🎉
Come celebrate at the SEA Water Festival — a vibrant gathering of Southeast Asian culture, community, and cuisine!
Saturday, Aug 2nd
10 am to 6pm
Location - Boat House and Lawn

🍜 Our vendors will be serving up a delicious variety of traditional dishes — from sweet to savory, there’s something for every taste.

🌊 Enjoy performances, family-friendly activities, and a celebration of heritage by the water. Don’t miss it!

SugaDady & Jennya’s Kitchen

&co

07/25/2025

Join us for an all-day celebration packed with cultural fun and activities!
08/02/2025
10 am to 6pm

seadragonboatphilly.com

Reaksmey Sareypheap Khmer Dance
Apsara Angels Dance Inc.
KPAC Khmer Performing Arts and Culture
Traditional Dance Palelai Neadak Tevy of Wat Khmer Palelai
Nancy Keoma
Angelina Dougherty
Chanti Dougherty
Friends of FDR Park
Discovery Pathways
វត្ដព្រះពុទ្ធរង្សី / Preah Buddha Rangsey Temple
Wat Khmer Palelai
Rien Roeuy
Dalan Tim
Angelina Chhern
Highlights
Senator Street
Mark Squilla
Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon
Kenyatta Johnson

07/24/2025

Performance Announcement for 8/2
Traditional Dance Palelai Neadak Tevy of Wat

07/24/2025

🌊 Southeast Asian Water Festival – A Day of Culture, Community & Celebration! 🌞10 am to 6:30PM
Saturday, August 2

Get ready for an unforgettable experience! Join us for a full day of vibrant festivities celebrating Southeast Asian traditions, food, and culture. Bring your friends, your family—and your appetite for fun!

🎉 Festival Highlights Include:
• 🚣 Kayaking on the water
• 🍚 Lok Chan – a traditional midday meal offered to Buddhist monks, special thanks to Wat Khmer Palelai
• 🙏 Community blessing by monks Southwest Palelai Temple
វត្ដព្រះពុទ្ធរង្សី / Preah Buddha Rangsey Temple
Nary Battambang

• 🐉 Dragon Boat Race – an exciting show of strength and spirit
Bon Thach
Soriya Or
Sam Lok
Dan Peou

• 🎭 Cultural performances showcasing dance, music, and storytelling
Reaksmey Sareypheap Khmer Dance
Nancy Keoma

And more
• 🎶 Live music and entertainment all day long

Come early and stay all day—we can’t wait to see you at this beautiful celebration of heritage, water, and community!
08/02/2025
10 am to 6:30 pm






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