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Facts and Figures: 

World Fact Book:  Laos  – A comprehensive list of basic information about Laos from the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency. 

Laos:  A country study – An online book on Laos from the Library of Congress. 

Languages of Laos – An authoritative listing of the spoken living languages of Laos by the SIL International’s Ethnologue site. 

2001 Hmong Population and Education in the United States and the World – A list of population and statistical information about the Hmong population from the Lao Human Rights Council.
 

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Articles and Links: 

Hmong Southeast Puavpheej – A non-profit organization in Hickory, NC that promotes and celebrates Hmong culture and heritage. 

Background Information:  Hmong and Lao people – A brief overview of the history of Laos from the Lao Human Rights Council. 

The Story of Lao New Year – An article chronicling the history and customs behind New Year’s Day celebrations in Laos.  Published in 2003 in Lao Vision, 7 (1).  

The Khene:  Lao national musical instrument and its role in Lao culture – An article on the favorite musical instrument in Laos.  Published in 1996 in Laos Study Review, 1. 

The Lao Wedding Ceremony – An article about an important custom in Lao culture.  Published in 2003 in Lao Vision, 7 (1). 

Hmong World View and Social Structure – A scholarly article on Hmong religion and family.  Published in 1997 in Laos Study Review, 2. 

Hmong Gardens, Farms and Land Ownership in America:  Constructing environment and identity in the Carolinas – A scholarly article on the rural Hmong population who reside in North and South Carolina.  Published in 1996 in Laos Study Review, 1. 

Lao Human Rights Documents – A collection of white papers, press releases, letters and photographs documenting the human rights struggle in Laos from the Lao Human Rights Council.  

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Oral Narratives from Residents of Greater Mecklenburg County, NC:

Kia Lee – Kia Lee discusses her childhood in and flight from Laos. 

Pheng Ly – Pheng Ly talks about memories of moving to the U.S. and the difficulties that non-native English speakers face in the U.S. 

Tia Moua – Tia Moua talks about Hmong foods and Hmong wedding and New Year's traditions. 
 

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Personal Accounts of Lao Life in the United States:

Who are the Lao? – A Laotian’s description of his compatriots.  Published in 2003 in Lao Vision, 7 (1).

Will You Not Miss Us? – A Laotian’s story of leaving his family and the Lao community in Charlotte, NC to find a job in Los Angeles, CA.  Published in 2003 in Lao Vision, 7 (1).

Growing Up in America:  One Lao child’s experience – A Laotian describes her experience as a Lao being raised in the U.S.  Published in 2003 in Lao Vision, 7 (1).  

The Reward – A story chronicling a Lao woman’s experiences in Laos and the U.S.  Published in 2003 in Lao Vision, 7 (1).  

Colors in Between – The story of one Laotian’s experience with racism in the U.S.  Published in 2003 in Lao Vision, 7 (1).  

Children of the War – A Laotian’s account of leaving Laos for the U.S.  Published in 2003 in Lao Vision, 7 (1). 

Steve’s Interview – A profile of a young Lao man.  Published in 2003 in Lao Vision, 7 (1). 

Who Makes Your Decisions? – A personal opinion piece on the influences of the Lao community on the everyday decisions of Laotians.  Published in 2003 in Lao Vision, 7 (1).  

All photos on this page originated from: http://www.laoembassy.com/discover/album/index.htm
 

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