The Cambodian American Rescue Organization, Inc. (CARO) is a nonprofit organization that strives to raise awareness about the lively Cambodian culture in the Fall River community. CARO is operated by many dedicated volunteers from diverse cultural and economic backgrounds who share the common goal of enriching the local community in ways that benefit all residents, not only by providing information about Cambodian heritage and promoting awareness of the Cambodian culture, but also by interacting with all interested groups and organizations to promote the cultural diversity of our residents by recognizing that people from different backgrounds and experiences bring fresh ideas and give us the opportunity to learn from each other. CARO held its first Cambodian Culture Festival at Kennedy Park on July 20, 2016. "This gathering is a milestone for our community as we advocate for peace and acceptance of diversity," wrote CARO President Ricky Tith. "We hope that this festival will be a platform for people of all nations to meet and create bonds of everlasting friendship and understanding," he added. The event featured traditional costumes, music and dance for over 100 people gathered in the park. Click here for an eighteen-minute video of the event. Click here for the Herald News article. For more information, contact CARO President Ricky Tith at 774-319-0684..

(Top row, left and center) Booths offer a variety of Cambodian items for sale as well as information in Khmer offered by Family Service Association case manager Pheakdey Rosa Nuon, staff member Anne Lantz and her daughter, Chana. (Top row, right) Fall River Mayor Jasiel Correia II, center, greets Cambodian American Rescue Organization, Inc.(CARO)  Vice-President Sophia Hunt and Treasurer Sokha Sambun. (Row two, left and right) Cambodian Cultural Dance Director Jordan Nim assists CARP Media and Relations Director Jessica Wong with her costume. (Rows two and three, center) Fall River Mayor Jasiel Correia II poses for a photo with some of the women and greets Linda Nim and her daughter. (Row three) Food vendors offer delicious food and play traditional instruments. (Row four, left and center) Damra Pao and Chunlee Tith practice a hip hop dance while Shadae Sang, Emma Pacheco, Jessica Tith, Laylah Saeteurn and Jasmine Sao pose for a photo. (Row five) Jessica Tith, Laylah Saeteurn, and Emma Pacheco perform a traditional dance. (Rows six and seven) Jordan Nim calls up a a group of young dancers who perform for the large crowd.