Early in the Party, we heard the guests saying that "everything was so precised and in good order".  We tended to agree with the comment.  Here, everybody was eating quietly and orderly.  BUT ...

But wait, when you just thought they were orderly.  Look here, once the music was on - people jumped out of their seats and ... wow ... the rest of the night was full of joy and energy!  Thank you all!

Men Force of SLFS

 Serious discussion - about money perhaps?

Here are the men force of SLFS - gentlemently and working hard from Left - Vice President Phounsavath Souvannalay, Big Brother Bouasy Sourignavong, Fund raising Coordinator Viengsamay Thepsourinthone, President Bounnhing Onemany and Treasurer Khamsing Inthapanya.

Working hard

Inside the Hall, Mr Bounta Chanthaleusy (a Senior of SLFS) and his wife were there among the earliest to ensure that all guests were warmly welcome.

While outside at the entrance, the team was also busy and working hard.  From letf, Mr Bouakham Souriyavong (Welfare & Promotion Committee), Mr Khamsing Inthapanya (Treasurer), Solicitor Sengdeaune Do (Public Officer), Minh Souriyavong and Chansiri Phoumindr.

And the winner is ...

 Mr Reungsak Pholsena (L) and Mr Bouasy Sourignavong (R) both SLFS Seniors supervised the raffles draw.  MCs Khammao and Khamsene were looking for a Distinguished Guest to come and pick a lucky person.  There were 3 major prizes to be won ... Are you ready?

Mrs Onemany (The President's lovely and mighty wife) accepted the 1st prize of $400 from Solicitor Sengdeaune Do on behalf of a lucky guest.

Lots of support

 Mr Champa Baramy from the Lao Seniors Group and Mrs Bounthom Baramy were among the distinguished guests.

Mr Nhouaykham Xanoubane (President of Lao Teachers Society) and his partner Nancy were there to show support.

SLFS Seniors

 Mr Thongdam and Mrs Keo Souriyavong, SLFS Party won't have a "Lao Tai" spirit without them (although Mrs Keo is from Vientiane but she loves Lao Tai accent!).  Mr Thongdam is an Ex-President and is currently an Executive Advisor to SLFS. 

Mr Souloth Kittikhoun and Mrs Kittikhoun were there to support Lao Tai young generation.  Thank you!

Thong Long Ngum is always there

Mr Deth Nhangnouvong (wearing red) from Thong Long Ngum with Khamsene (Vice Treasurer of Saychailaotai & also MC of the night).  TLN President Mr Pany Keomalavong and Mme were there too but they were too fast to capture them on photo.  Thank you TLN for always being there for Lao community.

Lao Buddhist Society in NSW support

 Lao Buddhist Society in NSW table, led by President Phanh Aryavong (wearing brown suit), his wife Mrs Chanthi Aryavong sat next him.

A strong force from Lao Buddhist Society, Public Officer, Mr Chanthanith Chittasy and his lovely and supportive wife Ramphay Chittasy.

Lao-Chinese Association support

 Mrs Kongchanh Sitou (wearing a Lao shawl) and her friends - the female force of Lao-Chinese Association. 

The table of Lao-Chinese Association - it is apparent that they loved to be there.  Here we have Mr Sing (R), Mr Sitou and another guest. Xia xia nee meun. 

Seniors tables

 Mr Toulanh Chounlamountry (Middle, wearing gray), President of Savanh Mutual Assistance and Mrs Chounlamountry were there among the earliest guests (Khob jai lai lai der).  A lot of Lao seniors sat at this table too - Mr Soukanh Souksamlane (wearing black suit) and another nice senior couple Mr Souvanhyong (profile) and Mrs Souvannaly Vongthevanh (next to Mrs Chounlamountry).

Another seniors table.  (2nd Left)  Mr Khamki Sourignavong, Mr Kath Ditthavong, Mrs Lien Sourignavong and Mrs Nouphanh Ditthavong were having a good time.

Support from Campbelltown

 Mrs Vongchanh Chanthavong (wearing floral blouse), President of the Lao Australian Group Service Association came all the way from Campbelltown to support Saychailaotai.  Thank you!

Mr Khamha Sitthirajvongsa (L), Coordinator of the Support Committee of the Forum of Lao Australian Organisations in NSW (ForLaoNSW) and Mr Viranbanja Phit-anong, broadcaster from FM100.3-2MCR appeared to enjoy the food over good discussion.

A new star is born

Introducing a new star (3rd from Left), Mr Phaythoung Kongxayasak who just released his 2nd album (next to him is Mrs Kongxayasak).  Phaythoun came with all the senior dancing group who didn't have to perform that evening.  Saychailaotai allowed them to enjoy themselves utmosly without having to worry about performing.  See, how generous we are!

And of course, our very own Siya Louie Siriphokha and Mme (wearing black) to give support.  Louie is a long-term SLFS member and is also the President of Lao Sports Association.  Good on ya Louie!

More smiling faces

 Mrs Rattanaphone Vongsy (2nd from Left) with Mrs Bounlay Vorarath (SLFS Vice Secretary) and Mr Phoupheng Vorarath (SLFS Welfare Committee and also Singer with new album).

Young people from the Lao Advancement Co-op stayed until the very end of the Party.  Big smile of their faces confirmed that the Party was much enjoyable.

Lao Lanxang Luang Prabang support

Mr Sounthone Mangkala (President of Lao Lanxang Luang Prabang) and Mme are always there for the community.  Good on you!

 President Bounnhing & Mme with Mr Somvilay Vongsouvanh (President of Lao Ex-Servicemen) and Mrs Phakaphanh Vongsouvanh.

Mr Nouane (SLFS Honorary Adviser) and Mrs Phila Manivong, congratulated the President and Mme for such a good work!

Smily faces

 President Bounnhing & Madame with SLFS members and friends - LtoR: Dr Sivixay Thammalangsy, Fongchanh Phoumindr, Mrs Phoukham Pholsena and Mr Reungsak Pholsena.

President Bounnhing and Madame took photo with SLFS seniors at the end of the successful Party.  LtoR: Mr Reungsak & Mrs Phoukham Pholsena, Dr Kaysone Phichith and Madame, Ajarn Khotamy Phothisaranasouk and Madame.  A lot of smile tells it all!

Time to go home

MC Khamsene had to tell people to go home - it was Midnight.  You all have made this evening a historic phenominon.  It's been such a long time we haven't seen a function that draws all people together.  Thank you all and good night.

(PS: SLFS Management Committee apologises if we have not included the photos of any group present at the Party.  We appreciate the presence of Mr Sychanh Chitdamrong from the Ex-Summanakone and Reps from the Families of Ex-Police, Sattri Lao and the Church organisations.)