Lao cultural Display

Mrs Thongthap Savann (L) and Mrs Khamkhaning Keomalavong (R) are greeting the event visitors and answering any question about Lao culture, at the Family Fun Day in Bonnyrigg.

Mrs Chanpheng and Maak Beng

Mrs Chanpheng Souksavath and some of maak beng that she made. Mrs Chanpheng has taught young Lao women to make maak beng so this traditional talents can last from generation to generation. Thank you Mrs Chanpheng for your thoughtfulness and your passion of Lao culture.

Khene & other Lao traditional music intruments

A collection of Khene and other rare Lao traditional music instruments owned by Khamsene, were displayed at the Lao cultural stall on the Family Fun Day organised by the Newleaf Communities in Bonnyrigg, Sydney, Australia.

Lao cultural display - Kabouay

Kabouay made of coconut shells - made by a local resident of Newleaf Communities in Bonnyrigg.

Lao cultural display - wood carving

Wood carving of Lao pattern, a product by a local Lao artist, a resident of the Newleaf Communities estate in Bonnyrigg, Sydney, Australia.

Lao cultural display - silver belts & handbag

Silver belts and handbag are displayed at the Lao Cultural Stall in Bonnyrigg, Sydney, Australia. They attracted a lot of interest from people who attended the event. (All items here are the collection of Phayvanh, SLFS President)

Lao cultural display - sinh and pha khoum

Lao woven fabric - sinh and phao khoum. Sinh and Lao women are inseparable. The various patterns and multi-colored fabrics depict the long history associated with Lao women, their life experience, the beliefs, the traditions and the war.