Irish/Cambodian Giveaway for St. Patrick’s Day

In honor of St. Patrick’s Day we are doing our first ever giveaway to honor our joint heritage. When Proeun and I were getting married I was interested in purchasing traditional Irish wedding rings (called claddagh rings). I went to a local irish store and put one on hold, when asked the name I said Doeun (pronounced Do-un) and they said, “Good Irish name.”

After we were married we were at a community event with former St. Paul mayor Randy Kelly. I introduced myself and he said again, “good Irish name.” Then I introduced Proeun. The mayor was unfazed and said, “He’s still Irish.”

So that has been our joke–that we are an irish family. Well at least 5 of us are Irish.

But to honor our joint heritage we are giving away–a green sarong.

This is a traditional Cambodian sarong from my stash. Each culture in Southeast Asia has their own patterns and designs.My sister-in-law can easily tell the difference.

It is sewn into a tube and can be worn a variety of ways. I literally live in my sarongs during the summer. You can wrap them and tie them, add elastic or wear with a belt. Here are examples of how they can be worn from the internet.

To enter leave a comment sharing either a favorite St. Patrick’s Day memory or something about your heritage. Share this giveaway on your blog and get a 2nd chance to win. Comments will close on Friday March 11th and the winner announced Sunday, March 13.

Congratulations Christine, you are our winner!