They too, crossed rivers, broke curfew, entered foreign borders, traveled without documents, falsified names and silenced themselves for the chance at freedom and a future - for us.
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Thank you again to all those who made it our for our 2nd #BLESSED Lao New Year Pop-Up Dinner at the Institute of Contemporary Art. We're grateful for our special guests Lao Heritage Foundation, T.O. Nam Sausage, Inc, Bryan Thao Worra & Vientiane Cafe to being with us and sharing their stories as well. Sahtu Sahtu Sahtu!!
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We're so happy our Laos In The House Storybooth, made in partnership with Philadelphia Assembled (PHLA) is finally up and running and can currently be seen at the Institute of Contemporary Art! Fpr those who can't make it, here's a video!
Read MoreNew Year, New Blessings. We're back again - to eat on the saht with you and wrap your wrists with well wishes, then tell our stories before inviting you into our lumvong circle. An old ritual with new friends.
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I am a refugee.
I have never met my grandparents, or any family members outside my mother and father who brought me, and my sister who was born here.
Read MoreLao people, looking to reunite with someone from your past?
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Calling all Lao foodies, have we got a special treat for you. We asked a few of our friends at various Lao American food companies to send us some of their prepared goodies, then got the ever-so-talented Chef Deth Khaia to make a whole menu out of what was sent. Ma der, ma der!
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