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…

Alexandra Bounxouei’s appearance on the Mun Show will be broadcast this coming Saturday on Thai TV channel 5. Please check your local listing for the specific time. Mun Show is broadcast on local Thai time at 20.15 hours. Below is the news article about the show from Workpoint Entertainment.