The evening included a guest appearance by Channapha Khamvongsa, executive director for Legacies of War, a Washington D.C.-based non-profit organization raising awareness about unexploded ordnance left over in Laos and the importance of supporting efforts to clear these deadly devices so the next generation of Lao can rebuild. Over 20 people were in attendance throughout the gathering.
Other topics included the Lao American Mid-Year Review: What’s been, where we’re going as a community and discussions on Twin Cities World Refugee Day, the Minnesota Dragon Festival, Senator Franken in Laos, Refugee Nation and the Lao American Writers Summit and other upcoming events.
We were happy to see the presence of the Lao Student Association from the University of Minnesota as well as acclaimed visual artist Mali Kouanchao and we look forward to many other gatherings in the future!
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