I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving, spent with your loved ones and filled with tasty food. It amazes me that even under today’s hard economic times many families are experiencing, people still have the heart to help others who are less fortunate. If you are one of these people, give your self a pat on the back and HIGH FIVE from me.
Last week I was invited to Jai Lao Foundation‘s “ThanksGiving From the Heart” charity event in San Francisco. The event was organized to help raise funds to donate necessities for the school kids in Laos and the people who were hit by the typhoon in Southern Laos. I am in absolute admiration for the members of Jai Lao. They’ve given so much of their time and energy to help others who are less fortunate. I am truly blessed to be apart of this effort and to have met the Jai Lao family. The members of Jai Lao recently left for Laos to deliver the necessities in person, so please wish for them to have a safe trip.
I donated a portrait session in their silent auction. Congrats to La for winning the bid! I can’t wait to photograph you! 😀
To read more about Jai Lao’s cause, please visit their website (http://www.jailao.org) and add them to your facebook.
~Ari
Ms. Asian American, Amy Chanthaphavong performing a traditional Laotian dance.
A master khan player who rocked it despite being blind. The khan is a traditional Laotian instrument.
The girls getting ready to perform a traditional Laotion dance. 
`Ari
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It makes me so proud to see all the talent coming together and make things happen. Ari, thank you for your time and talent to showcase the beauty of Lao's heart through your lens…many blessings…
Nice Ari!
Ari
wow, those are awesome pictures. i was there at the event as well. i’m so glad this foundation has touched you too.