E46: Vekonda Luangaphay on Preserving Cultural Heritage via The Lao Project
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E46: Vekonda Luangaphay on Preserving Cultural Heritage via The Lao Project
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Episode 46 features Vekonda Luangaphay, founder of The Lao Project, a cultural movement that celebrates Lao identity through storytelling and community engagement. Vekonda shares her journey of exploring her roots, the significance of her last name, and the impact of her family's history on her identity as a Lao American. The conversation delves into the importance of community, mental health, and the role of storytelling in preserving cultural heritage. Vekonda emphasizes the need for vulnerability and connection in navigating one's identity and offers insights on how younger generations inspire change within the Lao diaspora.
Connect w/Vekonda via her website at www.vekonda.com or follow her IG @iamkohnlao !!!
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Music: Andrew David Vilaythong
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