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Artists of Laomerica 50 — Sahtu Press

Running now until September 27th at the Minneapolis Central Library we have an exhibit of over 80 objects reflecting over 100 years of Lao h

A look at the artists involved with the Laomerica 50 exhibit

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Lao American Artist Heritage Month 2024 — Sahtu Press

This year marks the 12th year the Lao American community observed Lao American Artists Heritage Month. This year feels like a particular mil

The Sahtu Press article on Lao American Artists Heritage Month 2024

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Sharing a poem from the #Laomerica50 exhibit at the Minneapolis Central Library

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Connie calls the esteemed poet and alumnus Guest of Honor Bryan Thao Worra! They discuss television shows, CONvergence swag, and the cost of new fandoms; Bryan describes his favorite parts of CONvergence.

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COMING TO CONvergence 2019: The Next Celebration!

BRYAN THAO WORRA!!!

Bryan Thao Worra is the Lao Minnesotan Poet Laureate and holds over 20 awards for his writing and community leadership. Throughout his career, Bryan has played a key role in helping to popularize an understanding of Southeast Asian mythology and legends. The author of ten books, his work appears internationally in over 100 publications. He has been a member of the International Carnivorous Plant Society and holds scholar status with the H.P. Lovecraft Historical Society.

Read more about Bryan Thao Worra: http://www.convergence-con.org/guests/bryan-thao-worra/

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Upcoming exhibition: Chantala Kommanivanh’s Su Kwan (Spirit Calling) coming to Milwaukee this month.

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How can Lao refugees in diaspora engage with their memories, internal and external, in relationship to themselves and their community, as well as the world at large? 

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Off to Laotropolis with our high-tech datahuahua.