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Events: Lao New Year, Lao Diaspora and the big 40

This month couldn’t be more crammed with all kinds of Lao’d events, happenings and celebrations. Don’t miss some of the biggest events of the year. Here’s the lowdown: Lao New Year Temple blessings, water fights, grilled chicken ass, and a lot of lum vong-ing. These are the national celebrations happening across the states. Kudos to some of the Lao communities at streamlining communications better this year. We got a mixed bag of events listings, flyers, photos of flyers and the usual word-of-mouth. GEORGIA:  Georgia’s Lao American community has been actively engaged with their temples. Check out this comprehensive list of festivities.   TEXAS: Although some of the festivities have passed, check out the temples in Fort Worth and Royse City. (Updated) CALIFORNIA: International Lao New Year in San Francisco has just passed. This weekend is in Modesto. No word from the community there yet on details, but will keep you posted. SAN DIEGO:April 11-12 – Wat Lao Boubpharam April 18-19 – Wat Lao Buddharam  April 18-19 – Tai Lue Lao New Year – Lion Hall April …