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[3 Aug 2012 | No Comment | ]
Leaders: Building the Future | Laotian National Conference 2012, Minneapolis

On August 17th & 18th, 2012, the Laotian American National Alliance (LANA) will hold its third Laotian National Conference at the Crowne Plaza Minneapolis North Hotel. The theme of the conference is Leaders: Building the Future.
The purpose of the conference is to provide the community a place where they can network, share resources, and unite for a better future for all generations. There will be a variety of workshops, panels, and discussions centering on the concept of building and uniting leaders for a better community. The conference will also offer …

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[3 Sep 2011 | No Comment | ]
Mid-Autumn Harvest Festival

San Francisco’s First Mid-Autumn Harvest Festival presented by the Southeast Asian Arts & Culture Coalition
Saturday, September 10, 2011 11am-5pm at the Tenderloin Recreation Center/Children’s Playground
Family friendly, children activities, food, ethnic fashion show, educational exhibit. Ethnic attire encouraged.

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[30 Aug 2011 | No Comment | ]
John Douangdara: American Hero, Asian American, Laotian American, & Son of Lao people

Mother: Sengchanh Douangdara
Donations of support for John’s family, please make check payable for: John Douangdara Memorial Fund
Mail to:
Siouxland Federal Credit Union
3000 Plaza Drive
South Sioux City, NE 68776

Two simultaneous Lao traditional funerals for John Douangdara was held at his home in Virginia Beach, VA and at his mother, Sengchanh Douangdara’s home in South Sioux City, NE. His final resting place will be at the Arlington National Cemetery.
We have been informed that there will be a funeral next week at the Arlington National Cemetery for our 30 fallen American heroes. At the request of the Navy, we’ve been …

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[3 Aug 2011 | No Comment | ]
Welcome to the 2nd Laotian National Conference

Dear Friends, Panelists, Distinguished Guests, and Volunteers:
On behalf of the Laotian American National Alliance (LANA) Board of Directors, we want to thank you and welcome you for joining us for the 2nd Laotian National Conference: Today’s Youth, Tomorrow’s Leaders. Please join us at tonight’s Night Gala: Celebrate Community! 7pm (Free Parking) at the Harvest Moon Restaurant, 7260 Arlington, Blvd, Falls Church, VA.

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[24 Jul 2011 | One Comment | ]
Today’s Youth, Tomorrow’s Leaders: Unite, Educate & Advocate

As Chairwoman of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC), I warmly welcome you to the 2nd Laotian National Conference in Washington, DC.

With their focus on “Today’s Youth, Tomorrow’s Leaders: Unite, Educate & Advocate,” the Laotian American National Alliance is effectively bringing the community together to advance the interests of current and future generations.
I also want to commend LANA for the work they have put into organizing this exciting and informative conference.

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[14 Jul 2011 | No Comment | ]
Fantastic Line Up for Second Laotian National Conference

Second Laotian National Conference
> Conference Flyer
> Register Online
> Workshop and Registration Form (Print)
> Meet Laotian-American Authors
> Conference Speakers
> Hotel Information
> Presenter Submission Form
> Sponsorship Levels
> Sponsorship / Advertisement / Donation Form
> Vendor Information
> Night Gala
> U.S. Secret War

Unite, Educate and Advocate
The Second Laotian National Conference is just around the corner and it’s not too late to register. You have plenty of time. You can either register now or at the conference on August 5th, 6th, but space is limited so it’s best to preregister.
Even though this conference is created with the Lao community in mind, we welcome all organizations and people …

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[20 Apr 2011 | No Comment | ]
The Third International Lao New Year Promises Great Family Fun and Excitement

 
Laotian American National Alliance has partnered up for the third year with the Center for Lao Studies and Lao Heritage Foundation to put on the International Lao New Year in San Francisco, California. This year’s event promises to be as thrilling, if not more so than last year’s Lao New Year. With sensational performers such as Aliya Khounlavouth, IBU, Phone Phoummithone, and King Khampha, the event promises to be lively and entertaining. The best part is the event is FREE to the public. Come out and support the International Lao New …

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