Sandra made special appearance on Mouang Sumran Thai TV show, August 28, 2007. She sang one of Shakira’s song “Whenever, Wherever” for her opening act. At a later part of the show Sandra was asked to sing a song of Aof Pongsak in Lao language. Sandra started to sing one of his song and Aof [...]

We had my dad’s funeral the Saturday following his death. That allowed us time to make all the necessary arrangements during the week leading up to the final day *sigh*. We were all busy running around doing errands every single day. It was my responsibility to take care of the photo collage that would be on display at the funeral home and his main 8×10 photo.

My dad was not a formal guy at all,

Laotian food blogger Darly is wondering how to keep Laotians from serving wild animals in their eateries. “How can you explain to the average citizens on the importance of preserving wildlife? Most people that I met in Laos are making day to day living based on their surroundings. They don’t think too far into the [...]

Sandra’s performance of Bor Leum Sun Ya on Chai Ba Din Thai TV Talk Show on 23, August 2007. This is not a complete song because the show was edited to fit the time slot.

Sandra was on the Chai Ba Din, Thai Talk Show on 23, August 2007. Here are two clips from that show with special appearance by Lao Original Gangstaz.
Part 1

Part 2

Click on the arrow lower left (twice) to play the video. This is the only time I used the video function of my Pana FZ7, the high resolution didn’t work. I wasn’t much into video anyway, still trying to figure out how to take a picture.These Kam…

I can only guess as to the meaning of sticking a small pinch of sticky rice to a tree above the place you sell barbeque from every day.I would assume this is a carry over from the worship of animals, house spirits, and the like. Probably thought to bri…

When my mother died I was about 9 years old. For the most part I remember being at her funeral and that certain ceremony rites were performed, but I don’t remember the food or any other details.

Now as an adult and the recent passing of my father, I remember everything about his funeral. In the Lao tradition, when a person dies there is a celebration that lasts for seven days. At first I wasn’t

Two Lao Girls slurping Tam MiiLately Lao Bumpkin has been getting hits originating from food blogs mostly by Lao Americans. I’m psyched to know that there are people interested in the food of the culture their parents come from. The bloggers are youn…