This image was part of a California State Library photographic history project documenting the daily lives and historical, political, and cultural contributions of California's diverse communities. On June 12, 1999, Long Beach residents donated to the Long Beach Public Library 398 family and personal photographs as part of this ongoing statewide project. Shown in this image is a group of teenagers seated around a large cloth-covered table set for a banquet. A woman is seated at the head of the table in the background. Other groups of students seated at tables are partly visible further in the background. Terpsi Kapiniaris Tan at the head of the table is teaching proper table etiquette to Cambodian students in the United Cambodian Community Youth Scope Program, circa 1996. Information from donor: "On the far side of the table, from left to right: Cindy [ --], Simma (Simona) Rin (killed in August 1997), and Molly [ --]." Others pictured are unidentified. DATE NOTES: Circa 1996. ORIG. IMAGE: 6" x 9" color glossy print. NEGATIVE: No. KEYWORDS: Ceremonies, rituals, manners, food, women, teens.
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