Cambodia Town

Sopheap Samrieth, owner of an art and video rental shop featuring Cambodian wares in Long Beach, signed the petition supporting the Cambodia Town designation.

Sopheap Samrieth, owner of an art and video rental shop featuring Cambodian wares in Long Beach, signed the petition supporting the Cambodia Town designation. (Luis Sinco / LAT)

Sept. 16, 2014 6:18 AM PT

Anaheim Street, between Atlantic and Junipero avenues in Long Beach has been newly designated Cambodia Town.

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A statue looks out on Anaheim Street in Long Beach, known as the Cambodian capital of the U.S. (Luis Sinco / LAT)

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The Cambodian flag flies over Anaheim Street in Long Beach. (Luis Sinco / LAT)

Veasna Kiet, who runs Phnom Penh Express travel agency, said the new name makes him proud. “We live far away from our country,” he said. “Now we have a hometown here.” (Luis Sinco / LAT)

Cambodian statues on display at Angkorwat Art on Anaheim Street. (Luis Sinco / LAT)

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Artwork on a schoolyard fence reflects the Cambodian population of Long Beach. (Luis Sinco / LAT)

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Patrons dine at a restaurant in the newly designated Cambodia Town. (Luis Sinco / LAT)

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