Upcoming Events
- Jai Lao Foundation Benefits Dinner - March 13, 2010 to March 14, 2010
Zabb Thai Restaurant, 11010 Sudley Manor Drive, Manassas, Viriginia 20109-2836.
Phone (703) 392-9222. Fundraising Event: 6 PM to 9 PM; After Party: 9 PM to 12 AM. $30
admission fee; Come out and enjoy a night of giving, buffet dinner, music and dancing with a cause. There will be prizes and a silent auction. After Party will follow immediately. We hope you can stay for some more great music and dancing. - Lao New Year Celebrations April 3, 2010 - April 4, 2010.
Ever-since the plight of Lao refugees from the country of "Laos" in the 1970s/1980s. A sizable Lao community has established itself in the San Diego area. Then in 1992, an organization known as the LCCC (Lao Cultural Community Center) established itself with the mission of promoting cultural heritage and traditions. As many Lao people commence the celebration of the up-coming Lao New Year, so to will the LCCC be hosting events and festivities. And so, please join us and enjoy yourselves. Events will include the following: "A Lao traditional costume fashion show and competition, release of the dove ceremony, Baci religious rites, Lao classical dances, Lao sporting events, demonstration of the traditional arts and crafts of Laotian ancestors, food, games, musical entertainment, etc." LCCC Evening Gala/New Year Party, Saturday, April 3, 2010. 7 pm to 1 am, 404 Euclid Ave., San Diego, CA 92114. New Year Festival, April 3rd to April 4th, 10 am to 6 pm, Market Creek Plaza, 310 Euclid Ave., San Diego, CA 92114. - International Lao New Year Festival Year 2553 (ILNYF) - April 10, 2010
San Francisco City Hall/Civic Center Plaza, San Francisco, California. Main event will take
place at 10 AM to 5 PM; Night reception at 7 PM to 12 AM. Chief sponsors of this event includes: LANA (Laotian American National Alliance, Inc.), Center for Lao Studies and LHF (Lao Heritage Foundation). More information on this event can be found HERE - Lao New Year, Wat Lao Buddhavong: Washington DC, April 17th to April 18th.
The wat is actually located at 3043 Catlett Road (Route 28), Catlett, Va. 22019. "It is located on a beautiful landscape of 58.7 acres, which is about a 40 minutes drive from the Capital Beltway. It has drawn Buddhists from all over the United States and abroad. The main ceremonial building of the temple, the Sala Hong Tham (Dhamma Hall), was dedicated on July 3, 1993. The recently finished paintings on one side of the upper wall tell the story of the Lord Buddha and on the other side tell the story of His preceding lives." Although the wat used to have a website, it currently doesn't have one. Unlike other new year celebrations that will be taking part all over the world, none can claim to be taking place so close to Washington D.C. And so if you are in the area, or will be traveling through, do stop by for a visit and have a great time. For more information abut this event, the contact phone number is: (540) 788-4968. - Lao New Year 2553 celebrations - April 24, 2010 to April 25, 2010
Wat Lao Thapnimith (Saginaw), 7105 Marvin Brown Street, Fort Worth, Texas, 76179-3349. Phone (817) 238-8543. Jai Lao Foundation will have an informational booth at the event. - Jai Lao's 2nd Annual Benefit Dinner "2nd Night in Laos" - June 12, 2010
Save the date for Fun and a Great Cause!
June 12, 2010 - San Ramon, CA (San Franciso Area)
Our Night in Laos Annual Charity Dinner: "Celebrating the People of Laos" - Golf tournament in AM, Liveband, Lamvong, Lao fashion show, Lao art display, Cultural dances, Fruit carving, Authentic Lao Cuisine prepared by Jai Lao sisters, Silent Auction and much much more! Come support a great cause with food, music and fun! Tickets are very limited! Please reserve your now if you are interested in attending this event! Email info@jailao.org to reserve your seating.
- Jai Lao Second Service Mission: June 14, 2010 to July 14, 2010
Major Goals: Help build pre-school and break ground on primary school in the village of Saravanh.
Past Events
Fundraiser Dinner to Launch Jai Lao - "One Night in Laos" - San Ramon, CA on August 8, 2009
Join Jai Lao Foundation as we launch our first fundraiser benefit dinner party celebrating
Lao art and culture. Cross over the Golden Gate in CA and step back into time and be transported
to another country - the enchanted land of Laos. Stroll the streets of Laos and stop to savor
the flavors of Laos from various street vendors serving Lao pho soup, our signature papaya salad,
hot and sizzling BBQ, tasty laab, and sweet desserts.
Live Lao cultural entertainment will keep your heart beating for all things Lao. Please support
us with a $50 per person donation to contribute to our foundation's fund for renovating schools in Laos.
Formal invitations to follow for those replying to attend.
Fundraiser/Promotion at the Washington, D.C. Wat Lao on July 3-4, 2009
Share what's going on in your Lao community with us!
Jai Lao is a national non-profit foundation and strives to connect to Laotians all across the nation. Whenever and wherever possible Jai Lao works to promote and fundraise at local festivals and events in major cities around the United States. Write us and let us know what's going on in your part of the country and come out to support us!
