Title: Taking Refuge - Lao Buddhists in North America
By: P Van Esterik
Publisher/Year: Arizona State University, 1992
ISBN: 1881044041
Monday, April 30, 2012
Saturday, April 28, 2012
LLR (book): Lao Flora - Lao Plant Names
Title: Lao Flora - Checklist of Lao Plants Names
By: M Callaghan (2004), updated and republished in 2008 by L Intakoun and C Delang
Publisher/Year: Lulu Press, 2008, 2011
Cost: Free (or can buy)
By: M Callaghan (2004), updated and republished in 2008 by L Intakoun and C Delang
Publisher/Year: Lulu Press, 2008, 2011
Cost: Free (or can buy)
Old Lao Manuscripts Modernized, Digitized, and Accessorized
Lao Palm Leaf Manuscripts - digitized and online! Isn't it ironic that the oldest documents in Laos are now modernized and digitally accessible when many modern Lao literature still is not?
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Lao Language: Market Phrases (extra)
There's an interesting expression or phrase you may hear while shopping out in the markets in Laos, whether in Vientiane, Savannakhet or wherever in Laos. The expression roughly translates into "help me out by buying from me."
Lao Language: Market Phrases
Here are some words and phrases to help you on your way while shopping in the markets of Laos. Written in both Lao, English and phonetic English sounds.
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Lao Language: Numbers
Numbers reference for you. Written in Lao, English and phonetic English sounds. To make the phonetic English sounds easier to read I've separated the syllable or compound words for you. However be sure to read it with an unbroken flow (no breaks).
Lao Language Basics: Basic Phrases
Thursday, April 19, 2012
Nee's Zingy Papaya Salad Recipe - Dtum mak houng
Papaya Salad (dtum mak houng) is one of the most popular Lao dishes. It makes for a nice light and healthy meal with some sticky rice or a nice side dish. It's an incredibly versatile recipe that can be changed up in any way you like.
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Lao Food
Mom's Fried Spring Roll Recipe - Cheun Yaw
My mom has perfected Lao fried spring rolls (cheun yaw) with the perfect flavor. Often people make spring rolls that are only good with dipping sauce. Her's are good even without it.
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Lao Food
More Background on Us
Laoconnection.com originally began in August 1998. It was a big site that included all facets of Lao culture, people and issues. It included original in-house created graphics, language resources, translation, popular and insightful advice column, information on art, Lao PDR, economic details, and so much more.
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About Us
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
LLR (Book): The Gift of Freedom: How Ottawa Welcomed the Vietnamese, Cambodian, and Laotian Refugees
Title: Gift of Freedom: How Ottawa Welcomed the Vietnamese, Cambodian, and Laotian Refugees
By: Brian Buckley
ISBN: 9781897113912
Publisher/Year: General Store Publishing, 2008
By: Brian Buckley
ISBN: 9781897113912
Publisher/Year: General Store Publishing, 2008
LLR (Book): Southeast Asian Exodus: From Tradition to Resettlement - Understanding Refugees from Laos, Kampuchea, and Vietnam in Canada
Title: Southeast Asian Exodus: From Tradition to Resettlement - Understanding Refugees from Laos, Kampuchea, and Vietnam in Canada
Edited by: Elliott L. Tepper
Publisher/Year: Canadian Asian Studies Association, 1980
ISBN: 0920296084
Edited by: Elliott L. Tepper
Publisher/Year: Canadian Asian Studies Association, 1980
ISBN: 0920296084
LLR (Book): Rice in Laos
Title: Rice in Laos
Edited by: JM Schiller, MB Chanpengxay, B Linqvist, S Appa Rao
Publisher/Year: International Rice Research Institute, 2006
ISBN: 9789712202117
Link: Click here
Cost: Free!
Edited by: JM Schiller, MB Chanpengxay, B Linqvist, S Appa Rao
Publisher/Year: International Rice Research Institute, 2006
ISBN: 9789712202117
Link: Click here
Cost: Free!
Monday, April 16, 2012
Lao Language Posters from Laos
Here are 3 Lao language posters that are sold in Laos. Shown below in their varying styles over the years.
Lao Language Basics: Vowels
Lao vowels (sala) are placed into 3 groups, short, long and special. Below they're shown with their English equivalents.
Lao Language Basics: Consonants
Sunday, April 15, 2012
Lao New Year To-Do Checklist
No doubt Lao New Year is a busy but fun time. However, your Lao New Year isn't fully complete if you haven't completed all (or some) of the following. Check to see how many items you've completed.
Lao New Year Background
The Lao New Year is one of the most important special events for Lao people. Here's some background on what it is and why we have it:
Happy Lao New Year 2555!
Sabaidee Bpee My! Happy Lao New Year 2555! This new year our website is being reborn into a new blog site. With that in mind, let this new year be your year to change things up in a positive way in your own life. Let this be a year of new and positive beginnings for you. From us at Laoconnection.com we want to wish you a great New Year!
Category Background: Lao Entertainment and News
Another category that'll be included is general entertainment and news - as it relates to Lao. Essentially, items that might not fit in the other categories but are nonetheless entertaining and insightful will be posted here.
Category Background: Lao Literature Reviews
We love reading anything on Laos, Lao culture, issues and community. Additionally, in a broader sense of interest, we'll also cover literature on Asia or Buddhism. Reviews will include books, magazines, articles, journals, websites, research papers, etc. We'll also include our humble opinions and critiques as well.
Category Background: Lao Food
Do you enjoy Lao cuisine? We do! We love Lao food and hope you do as well. One of the other areas of interest that'll be covered is Lao food where we'll be sharing recipes, info and links.
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Lao Food
Category Background: Lao Language
One of the areas of interest that'll be covered is Lao language. It'll be an opportunity for those new to the language to learn Lao and a refresher for those who are already familiar with it. Lao/Laotian consonants, vowels, words, and expressions in text, sounds, images and video.
Laoconnection.com Re-Launches with New Blog Format
Lao New Year 2555 (April 2012) - Sabaidee! We have completely renovated the Laoconnection.com website. We've completely done away with the old website and have changed over to a new blog format. We hope you like it. As always our aim is to provide an informative and insightful site for all things related to Lao culture. With this new change we will be focusing on key areas of interest including Lao language, Lao Food, Lao Literature Reviews and Lao Entertainment & News.
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