“I love so many things about Lao culture.”
- Vilayphet Thanadabouth, she/her, 35, Tampa, fl
“Our food is so unique and delicious. Most people I introduce it to fall in love with it.”
“I also love to hear all of the tales about how our parents escaped the war and emigrated to the US. It makes me feel grateful every day and pushes me to be better.”
“Most of all, I love our sense of community and celebrations, like Laotian New Year and weddings are events I look forward to because I get to meet strangers in the morning and by lunch time, they become family
(pi-nong!)
- Vilay thanadabouth, she/her, 35, Tampa fl
