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United Laotian Community Development, Inc.,Satjadham, UC Berkeley, Laotian American National Alliance (LANA), LaotianAmerican Student Representatives (LASR), Southeast Asian American Student Coalition (SAASC), AsianAmerican Studies Department at UC Berkeley, Lao Parents and Teacher Association (LPTA), Wat Lao Rattanaram,Lao Art and Culture Assocation, Lao-American Advancement Center (LAAC), and Laotian-American Artists andthe Laotian Community in the San Franscisco Bay Areaare proud to presentThe first ever international, educational forumon Laos' multi-ethnic, social and cultural history.“To go back in time to 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 Laotian Dance PerformancesLaotion-American Art ShowRegister at Muanglao.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 Lao history.

Dear Friends and Colleagues:You are cordially invited to participate in a Symposium on Past & Present Lao History organizedby Satjadham, and internet-based Lao literary group, and the Lao 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 to share academic and personal knowledge on thehistory of Laos, and to help define the true essence and profound meaning of“KhuamPenhLao” (Lao identity and awareness). Participants will have chance to listen toand discuss with scholars, researchers, former Lao government officials, students, andcitizens from all walks of life driven by a common interest to learn amore about the past inorder to be better prepared for the future. Proceedings will be made available to all participantsand other interested individuals or groups.The first day of the symposium will cover the LanXang period from 1353 to 1893 and thesecond day, the more modern period (1893 to the present). On Day 1, major topics will bethe rise and fall of the LanXang kingdom as an independent nation. On Day 2, special emphasiswill be given to more contemporary issues including the Lao Issara, NeoLao/Royalgovernment and LDPR/Lao Diasporas. Within those broad outlines, speakers will share theirknowledge and present papers on selected Lao history related topics, including the contributionby the various Lao ethnic groups (Hmong, Iu-Mien, Khmu, Lao, Lue, ThaiDam, andmore) to the Lao history.Since this symposium is the first of its kind organized by the Lao people, it has generated alot of interest and inquiries from the Lao people scattered around the globe, as well as fromscholars interested in Lao or southeast Asian studies. We sincerely hope that with youractive participation we will gain a better understanding of Muang Lao (Laos) and Quon Lao(Lao people) and thus be better equipped to help shape a better future for both.For more information and online registration, please call Mr. Kongkeo Saycocie (eventCoordinator) at (707) 542-4175, email lanxang@yahoo.com, or visit our website atww.muanglao.com.Best regards,Symposium Planning Committee

The first ever international, educational forumon Laos' multi-ethnic, social and cultural history.International Keynote Speakers:Grant Evans (Hong Kong)SocialAnthropologist and author of“Laos Culture and Society”,“Lao Peasants Under Socialism”,& “A Short History of Laos: The Land in Between”Douangdeuane Bounyavong (Laos)A scholar on Thao Hung Khun Cheuang. She is adaughter of the well-known Lao historian, Maha SilaViravong. She was married to the late writer, OuthineBounyavong. Currently, she is is a Managing Directorof 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 Laotian Dance Performance& Laotian-American Art ShowVisit our website at WWW.MUANGLAO.COM to access:Online Registration | Symposium Agenda | Directions | Lodging | Parking | TransportationUnited LaotianCommunity Development, Inc.120 Broadway Ave, Suite 4Richmond, CA 94804

WWW.MUANGLAO.COMThe Symposium on Lao History 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 to make a contribution to Lao history.