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United <strong>Lao</strong>tian Community Development, Inc.,Satjadham, UC Berkeley, <strong>Lao</strong>tian American National Alliance (LANA), <strong>Lao</strong>tianAmerican Student Representatives (LASR), Southeast Asian American Student Coalition (SAASC), AsianAmerican Studies Department at UC Berkeley, <strong>Lao</strong> Parents and Teacher Association (LPTA), Wat <strong>Lao</strong> Rattanaram,<strong>Lao</strong> Art and Culture Assocation, <strong>Lao</strong>-American Advancement Center (LAAC), and <strong>Lao</strong>tian-American Artists andthe <strong>Lao</strong>tian Community in the San Franscisco Bay Areaare proud <strong>to</strong> presentThe first ever international, educational forumon <strong>Lao</strong>s' multi-ethnic, social and cultural his<strong>to</strong>ry.“To go back in time <strong>to</strong> learn more about the pastand be better prepared for the future.”May 3-4, 2003University of California, BerkeleyDwinelle Hall, Room 88, 160 & 1558:00am - 5:00pmWith special international keynote speakers:Grant Evans & Doungdeuane BounyavongSpecial features:Traditional <strong>Lao</strong>tian Dance Performances<strong>Lao</strong>tion-American Art ShowRegister at <strong>Muang</strong>lao.comGeneral Admission: $35Students and K-12 Teachers: $20Under 18: FreeSeniors 65 and over: FreeThis event is not funded nor directed by any political groups or government agencies.Organizers are private citizens only interested in the various facets of <strong>Lao</strong> his<strong>to</strong>ry.
Dear Friends and Colleagues:You are cordially invited <strong>to</strong> participate in a Symposium on Past & Present <strong>Lao</strong> His<strong>to</strong>ry organizedby Satjadham, and internet-based <strong>Lao</strong> literary group, and the <strong>Lao</strong> American communityin the San Francisco Bay Area. This symposium will be held at the University of California,Berkeley on May 3-4, 2003.The symposium’s dual objectives are <strong>to</strong> share academic and personal knowledge on thehis<strong>to</strong>ry of <strong>Lao</strong>s, and <strong>to</strong> help define the true essence and profound meaning of“KhuamPenh<strong>Lao</strong>” (<strong>Lao</strong> identity and awareness). Participants will have chance <strong>to</strong> listen <strong>to</strong>and discuss with scholars, researchers, former <strong>Lao</strong> government officials, students, andcitizens from all walks of life driven by a common interest <strong>to</strong> learn amore about the past inorder <strong>to</strong> be better prepared for the future. Proceedings will be made available <strong>to</strong> all participantsand other interested individuals or groups.The first day of the symposium will cover the LanXang period from 1353 <strong>to</strong> 1893 and thesecond day, the more modern period (1893 <strong>to</strong> the present). On Day 1, major <strong>to</strong>pics will bethe rise and fall of the LanXang kingdom as an independent nation. On Day 2, special emphasiswill be given <strong>to</strong> more contemporary issues including the <strong>Lao</strong> Issara, Neo<strong>Lao</strong>/Royalgovernment and LDPR/<strong>Lao</strong> Diasporas. Within those broad outlines, speakers will share theirknowledge and present papers on selected <strong>Lao</strong> his<strong>to</strong>ry related <strong>to</strong>pics, including the contributionby the various <strong>Lao</strong> ethnic groups (Hmong, Iu-Mien, Khmu, <strong>Lao</strong>, Lue, ThaiDam, andmore) <strong>to</strong> the <strong>Lao</strong> his<strong>to</strong>ry.Since this symposium is the first of its kind organized by the <strong>Lao</strong> people, it has generated alot of interest and inquiries from the <strong>Lao</strong> people scattered around the globe, as well as fromscholars interested in <strong>Lao</strong> or southeast Asian studies. We sincerely hope that with youractive participation we will gain a better understanding of <strong>Muang</strong> <strong>Lao</strong> (<strong>Lao</strong>s) and Quon <strong>Lao</strong>(<strong>Lao</strong> people) and thus be better equipped <strong>to</strong> help shape a better future for both.For more information and online registration, please call Mr. Kongkeo Saycocie (eventCoordina<strong>to</strong>r) at (707) 542-4175, email lanxang@yahoo.com, or visit our <strong>website</strong> atww.muanglao.com.Best regards,Symposium Planning Committee
The first ever international, educational forumon <strong>Lao</strong>s' multi-ethnic, social and cultural his<strong>to</strong>ry.International Keynote Speakers:Grant Evans (Hong Kong)SocialAnthropologist and author of“<strong>Lao</strong>s Culture and Society”,“<strong>Lao</strong> Peasants Under Socialism”,& “A Short His<strong>to</strong>ry of <strong>Lao</strong>s: The Land in Between”Douangdeuane Bounyavong (<strong>Lao</strong>s)A scholar on Thao Hung Khun Cheuang. She is adaughter of the well-known <strong>Lao</strong> his<strong>to</strong>rian, Maha SilaViravong. She was married <strong>to</strong> the late writer, OuthineBounyavong. Currently, she is is a Managing Direc<strong>to</strong>rof DOKKED Publishing Company.May 3-4, 2003University of California, BerkeleySpecial International Guest Speakers:Keo Intabon, Ph.D. (Japan), Vinya Sysamouth, Ph.D. candidate (Wisconsin),Chiranan Praseutkul, Ph.D. candidate (Cornell U.), Chao Sinh Saysanom(Oregon), Thongrith Phoumirath, Ph.D. candidate (Australia), BonhongKhommarath (San Diego, CA), Pheuiphanh Ngaosyvath, Ph.D., ManaSouthichack, Ph.D. (Hawaii), Soudachan Tornero (France), Phagna Van Tanovan& Dr. Bolyvong Tanovan (Oregon), Khampheo & Dr. Souk (France), Dr. GeorgeDalley (Virginia), Wouter Feldberg (The Netherlands), Viliam Phraxayavong(Australia), Dr. Joel Halpern, and more.Cultural Night:Traditional <strong>Lao</strong>tian Dance Performance& <strong>Lao</strong>tian-American Art ShowVisit our <strong>website</strong> at WWW.MUANGLAO.COM <strong>to</strong> access:Online Registration | Symposium Agenda | Directions | Lodging | Parking | TransportationUnited <strong>Lao</strong>tianCommunity Development, Inc.120 Broadway Ave, Suite 4Richmond, CA 94804
WWW.MUANGLAO.COMThe Symposium on <strong>Lao</strong> His<strong>to</strong>ry is not funded nor directed by any political groups or government agencies. Thisgrass-root initiative is purely the result of individuals who volunteer their time and effort for no other reward thanfulfilling their personal desire <strong>to</strong> make a contribution <strong>to</strong> <strong>Lao</strong> his<strong>to</strong>ry.