Cambodian Heritage & History

Remembering the Past.
Preserving Our Stories.

Explore Cambodia's history, culture, and community through the stories and creative work of Cambodian survivors and their families.

Discover Tony's Story
Tony Lai
A Survivor's Journey

Tony Lai

Tony Lai survived the Khmer Rouge period in Cambodia. His personal story includes profound family loss and his escape alongside his brother.

His experiences and memories are part of a history that deserves to be preserved for future generations.

Explore his book and other surviving media below.

Survival & Remembrance

An Orphan of the Killing Fields

Tony Lai's account of survival, loss, and the journey beyond Cambodia's killing fields.

Buy An Orphan of the Killing Fields on Amazon

The Book

A personal account of survival and remembrance.

Book cover artwork

Original Cover Artwork

Recovered artwork from Tony's original website files.

Cambodian Media

KhmerTV

Celebrating Cambodian voices, media, and cultural connections.

Culture & Publications

Khmer Magazine

Visit Khmer Magazine

Khmer Magazine

Original magazine artwork recovered from the previous website.

Original Recording

Tony's Life Poem

Listen to an audio recording preserved from the original website.