Happy Thai, Lao and Cambodian New Year, from a Lao girl who was born in Thailand and looks…read moreCambodian, lol. I really have nothing bad to say about the temple. It's on the Southwest side of Fruit and Jensen. I wish the weather would cooperate when we do have our Lao New Year Celebrations. Wish we could have a large celebration like Louisiana and Texas, but I will take celebrating at the temple because Fresnans don't know how to act sometimes. I said what I said. Love their gorgeous new entrance. It was raining so I did not get to visit their statue area. I did get food from the Sap Lao tent. I got a platter that came with papaya salad, one of the best I've had in Fresno, pork rinds, also some of the best I've had in Fresno, 2 meatball sticks, 2 chicken wing sticks, 2 pork satay sticks and 2 sausages. A pretty good deal for $40. We also got eggrolls from them. I usually don't like a lot of tents during the new year, but really enjoyed this tent and hope to try their other food. It's so much more fun when it's hot.

Having attended the Cambodian New Year event earlier in the day , we ventured to Lao New Year…read morefestivities. The event is well attended , fairly good size crowd. Like the Cambodian event , everyone's smiling and having a great time. As far as food stalls , there are more here. I saw several of my Lao friends here . I always enjoy going to these events. But ,most of all , I am amused by the various food stalls.

Beautiful temple, large lot parking stages, vendors, fun…read more Every year Cambodian New Year is held here along with the Cambodian Night Market. If you need some calmness and self realizatiom, come here to sit and relax during the off season, pray to get ypur question answered with the chinese sticks with numbers. The number will tell you. The hut is outside near the allegator.

Attended the Cambodian New Year celebration. Very interesting to learn of other cultures and…read morebeliefs. You will see that everyone's smiling , socializing , families with their children , the Monks , this is a happy event. My favorite is the food stalls. ( I forgot to take photos of them) For someone who is not familiar with the culture , this event would be a good starter. April 14 2018

I loooove this temple,every year I come to their Boun Bang Fai,it's such an awesome festival. I…read moredidn't like that their bathroom is like in the middle of the temple. But still I love this temple a lot.

Love this temple. The loving, caring,dedicated people here surrounded by peace and prayer and in…read moretimes of sorrow, sadness, celebrations can count on the members here.. Love love it. Shout out to MRS. VIENG. The most wonderful person ever.

Cambodian Temple Wat Khmer…read more Typical temple with friendly people and monks lounging around. They have Khmer Language school and plenty of parking.

Local artist from Madera, MIchael Garcia, whose art pieces in the early 2,000's were influenced by…read morehis stay in Japan, is now showing his latest body of work at 1821 Gallery & Studios from January 4, 2018 though February 10, 2018. I have two of his earlier art work painted on recycled wooden grape drying trays to make raisins which is not only a cool way to recycle, but also using local materials that make direct connection to the environment surrounding the artist where he lives, thinks, breathes. Famous Japanese author, Mishima Yukio, is depicted in a series of portrait head images where each following image slowly progressively fades away. The second is a golden wash looking a lot like a Rothko color field. It's very Zen-like in creating a contemplative, nonexistential mood. Wishing Michael Garcia great success for this current showing. I tried to go Sunday afternoon only to find out it isn't open then. Look for opening time on my photos below.

What a beautiful gem downtown. I had the opportunity to check this lovely art gallery out during…read moreArtHop and I'm exceptionally glad I did. 1821 is gorgeous, an ideal location for an event in their front entrance area. They have numerous rooms that are rented out as studios to individual artists, and a few rooms that simply showcase the owners' collection and favorites. The main room has one featured gallery for a season. Each room was filled with interesting, beautiful, quirky art that I wouldn't hesitate to buy and hang in my house (in the future... when I have a house...). Even though this gallery is slightly tucked away on a side street and easy to miss, it would be worth your while to come check them out on your own time, or at least during ArtHop (you might get a chance to get a delicious frozen treat from Donna at Ooh De Lolli too!). I would be happy to have an event with them in the future, and I wish them all the best in keeping this beautiful location alive and well Downtown.