Every year the bishop hosts an Epiphany gathering for lay leaders in the parishes and the sisters and brothers and priests. There are some performances, the bishop’s talk, and then a dinner together. Here are some scenes from this year’s event.
Every Cambodian event starts with a traditional dance. This one was unusual in that the “male” dancers (without skirts) are actually young women.
A student choir performed.
A second dance featured a man and a woman in elaborate bird costumes.
Bishop Olivier is known for his non-traditional clerical clothes made with Cambodian materials and styling.
