Prior to the anniversary mass, there was a welcome to all the guests near the church compound entrance and then an introduction to the evening’s celebration.
There were four classical Khmer dances throughout the evening. This one included young women in wheelchairs, recognizing Kike’s work with people with disabilities.
Young boys with peacock feather headgear waiting to participate in the procession.
Then the whole gathering, followed by the clergy, processed to the stage where the mass was held.
Arriving at the open-air mass site. About 2,000 people were expected for the event. Luckily the rain stopped during the mass.
One of the Jesuits explained what was happening to a Buddhist monk invited to represent the Buddhists Kike works with. The poor monk was probably rather bored sitting through the 2:15 hour ceremony.