DES MOINES, Iowa —

The Iowa Asian Alliance has unveiled plans for a permanent landmark in Des Moines to celebrate Southeast Asian culture and commemorate 50 years of resettlement in Iowa, facilitated by Gov. Robert D. Ray.

The landmark, named LegaSEA 50, is set to be located at the corner of Robert D. Ray Drive and Grand Avenue. It will feature a spirit house at the entrance, along with benches and marquees designed to offer visitors a place to pause, reflect, and learn about Southeast Asian heritage in Iowa.

A path will be lined with 50 trees, each representing the resettlement journeys of Hmong, Laotian, Tai Dam, Vietnamese, and Cambodian families.

The Angkor Wat Friendship Association is a member group under the Iowa Asian Alliance focused on preserving Cambodian culture in Iowa.

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