LHF hosts various events throughout the years. Look back and find out what we have been up to since we started in 2004. Find out when the first summer camps was launched. Find out when the summer camps in your area started. Did you know that LHF named each of it’s gala and featured various Lao arts at each and every annual gala event? Learn more about what areas of Lao art were featured. We invite you to explore our past, connect with our present, and help us build the future of Lao arts in the next generation of Lao youths across America!!

Sponsorship Opportunities for the Luang Prabang Project

The Luang Prabang camp was launched in the summer of 2017 with over 350 students in the first year. This program is a collaboration with the Children Cultural Center of Luang Prabang, LHF, and the Orphanage School of Luang Prabang. LHF donated a set of instruments to both institutions as well as provided the music teacher and materials for camp each year. LHF works with a local team of teachers and staff from the Cultural Center and the Orphanage school to host the camp each year. LHF also provides transportation and food to the students from the Orphanage School for the two weeks of camp.

This year, we added a second orphanage to our program in Luang Prabang, the SOS Herman Gmeiner School of Luang Prabang. We are seeking sponsorships to purchase a set of instruments for this school as well as expenses for the Luang Prabang Camp. Sponsorship opportunities are available at https://forms.gle/cD39sqSNnA9NBJvQA

Full Sponsorship packages available at: https://docs.google.com/…/11G9EZYWtxbSsn_n…/edit…

We are thankful to the following sponsors thus far:

The Instrument Package [Choice of Sponsorship]

1. Khaen ($150 X 10)-5 Sponsored by Nate and Angela Sengsamouth, 1 Sponsored by Thida Vongvilay, 1 Sponsored by Susan McCauley of Mekong River Textiles
2. Kim ($350 X 2) 
3. Drum ($350) 
4. Mallets ($100) Fully Sponsored by Amphaphone and Steve Mar
5. Xing/Xap ($100) Fully Sponsored by Amphaphone and Steve Mar
6. Flutes ($100) Fully funded by Bounchanh Senthavong
7. Saw ($100 x5)– 1Sponsored by Kinnarone and Matt Cox, 1 Sponsored by Susan McCauley of Mekong River Textiles, 1 Sponsored Sirianosac Thepsoumane, 1 Sponsored by Dara Stiglitz
8. Lanad Ake ($450 x 2)
9. Lanad Toom $400
10. Kong Wong $900-Fully sponsored by Kinnarone and Matt Cox

The Teachers Package [Choice of Sponsorship]

1. Teachers Stipend ($300 X5)– 3 Sponsored Sirianosac Thepsoumane, 2 Sponsored by Phonesouda Khamvongsa- Fully Funded
2. Travel Cost ($150 X 3)– 1 Sponsored by MaryLouise Marino & John Chapin, 2 Sponsored by Phonesouda Khamvongsa- Fully Funded
3. Food ($100 X 5)– 1 Sponsored by MaryLouise Marino & John Chapin, 4 Sponsored by Phonesouda Khamvongsa- Fully funded
4. Lodging ($400 X 3)- Fully Sponsored by Phonesouda Khamvongsa

The Supplies Package [$500]–

The Orphanage Packet

1. Lunch for students from Orphanage ($1,110) Fully Sponsored by AltraVue Capital (Touk Sinantha)
2. Transportation for students from Orphanage ($250) Fully Sponsored by Thida Vongvilay

Lao Heritage Foundation 19th Annual Gala: The Diversity of Lao Culture (October 14, 2023)

Join us for the Lao Heritage Foundation’s 19th annual benefit gala on Saturday, October 14, 2023, from 6:00 – 10:00 PM at the Oswald Durant Center, 1605 Cameron St, Alexandria, VA 22314.

Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/…/lao-heritage-foundations…

This year’s event theme is “The Diversity of Lao Culture”. We will feature unique Lao dishes and a fashion show presenting traditional costumes from a variety of our diverse ethnic groups. The models will be our very own LHF students and parents! You can help enhance our theme and participate in the fun by wearing the cultural attire of your choice.

Please come and support LHF’s ongoing mission to preserve and promote Lao culture through the arts. Proceeds from this event will sustain our summer camp in Luang Prabang.

The Luang Prabang camp was launched in the summer of 2017 with over 350 students in the first year. This program is a collaboration with the Children Cultural Center of Luang Prabang, LHF, and the Orphanage School of Luang Prabang. LHF donated a set of instruments to both institutions as well as provided the music teacher and materials for camp each year. LHF works with a local team of teachers and staff from the Cultural Center and the Orphanage school to host the camp each year. LHF also provides transportation and food to the students from the Orphanage School for the two weeks of camp.

This year, we added a second orphanage to our program in Luang Prabang, the SOS Herman Gmeiner School of Luang Prabang. We are seeking sponsorships to purchase a set of instruments for this school as well as expenses for the Luang Prabang Camp. Sponsorship opportunities are available at https://forms.gle/cD39sqSNnA9NBJvQA

Full Sponsorship packages available at: https://docs.google.com/…/11G9EZYWtxbSsn_n…/edit…

Ticket Details: Individual or whole tables
General Admission is $40
Kids under 12 are free.
Tables of 10 are available for purchase
Table of 10: $400 Each table purchase will receive a complimentary bottle of wine

Vendors: Early Bird $50 before September 16, After 9/16 -$75
**Vendor table and two chairs to display and sell your product or share your service
**One attendee ticket
**Mention in all social media and email gala communications leading up to the event
**Shout-outs during the event to bring attention to your table

Donations for our Raffle : Please contact us directly to discuss adding your items to our raffle, for which you’ll receive a shout-out for your business and tax credit.

If you are unable to attend, but would like to support, please do so here: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/laoheritageLHF
And please contact us at [email protected] or via our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/Laoheritagefoundation/ if you have any questions!

Kob Jai and see you on October 14th! 

Summer Camp Dates for 2023

The following camps have confirmed dates for the summer of 2023 summer camps. More information for each camp will follow. Registration for Virginia summer camp is opened. Space is limited to first 50 campers. Please click on registration link for details.

Luang Prabang, Laos June 26-July 7

Midwest (Wisconsin) July 15-22- Camp Registration

Fresno, CA July 15-22

Forth Worth/Dallas, TX July 23-29

Merced, CA July 30-August 5

Alexandria, VA July 29-August 5th – Camp Registration

Philadelphia, PA August 6-12 – Camp Registration

Rochester, NY August 13-19

Providence, RI TBA

Lao New Year at Watpa Buddharam (April 23, 2023)

LHF students performed at Lao New Year at Watpa. The older students participated in the pageant and everyone participated in the various new year ceremonies including alms giving, parade, cleansing of the buddha statues and the water fight at the end. It was a fun filled day for all.

Lao New Year in Philadelphia (April 15, 2023)

LHF students were invited to perform at Wat Lao Buddhist Temple of North Philadelphia for Lao New Year. We loaded up 3 cars and had a great road trip.