Lao Heritage Foundation’s 15th Annual Gala

Join us on September 28, 2019 for Lao Heritage Foundation’s 15th Annual Gala! This year’s theme: The Sounds of Laos: Folkloric Music from South to North  Celebrate with us for an evening of traditional Lao cuisine, dance, and music performed by LHF youth. Our 15th Annual LHF Gala will feature traditional Lao mor lam music. We are honored and privileged to be highlighting Master (Ajahn) Bounxeung Synanonh at this year’s gala.  Ajahn Bounxeung Synanonh began playing the kaen (bamboo mouth organ) as a teenager in Savannakhet, Laos. Considered one of the world's best, Ajahn Synanonh was featured on an album titled 'Bamboo Voices' under the World Music Institute label under the direction of Terry Miller, a world-renowned ethnomusicologist. Ajahn Bounxeung has been partnering with LHF since 2006 when we had just a few students. Now, we are approaching 200 students annually, largely thanks to his tireless efforts; he regularly performs across the U.S. and teaches his art to a young generation of students in California, Rhode Island, the Midwest, and the Washington, D.C area. For his role in cultural preservation and promotion, and unrivaled virtuoso skill on the kaen, Ajahn Bounxeung was bestowed the National Heritage Fellowships Award by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) on September 28, 2016. This is the highest honor that a traditional artist can receive in the U.S. Click the TICKETS button on the top right to see the ticketing options: Individual, Table for 8 or Table for 10; Spotlight Sponsorship or Vendor (with early bird discount options)  Tickets: Individual or whole tables General Admission is $40 Kids under 12 are free.  Tables of 8 or 10 are available for purchase  Table of 10: $400  Table of 8: $320 We’ll thank you with a complimentary bottle of wine at your table A limited number of Spotlight Sponsorship and Product Vendor Sales Opportunities are available to showcase your organization to our 200+ attendees, including local parents, supporters and business owners.  Spotlight Sponsorship: $200 early bird (before Sept 7th) or $250. Includes: Vendor table and two chairs to display your product or share your service Two attendee tickets Your logo and organization description on every table 3-5 minute speaking opportunity to describe your organization during the event Mention in all social media and email gala communications leading up to the event Shout-outs during the event to bring attention to your table Vendors: $50 early bird (before Sept 7th) or $75 Includes:  Vendor table and two chairs to display and sell your product or share your service One attendee ticket Mention in all social media and email gala communications leading up to the event Shout-outs during the event to bring attention to your table Donations for our Raffle and Auction: Please contact us directly to discuss adding your items to our raffle or auction, for which you’ll receive a shout-out for your business and tax credit.   We are a 100% volunteer organization. All proceeds will support LHF's year-round music and dance classes, and annual summer culture camps. These camps provide opportunities for interested students ages 6 and up to be immersed in Lao music, dance, and culture classes. If you are unable to attend, but would like to support, please do so here:  http://laoheritagefoundation.org/donations.jsp And please contact us at [email protected] or via our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/Laoheritagefoundation/ if you have any questions!  The Lao Heritage Foundation (LHF) is based in the Washington, DC area as a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) public charity with the mission to preserve and promote Lao culture. We have numerous chapters around the United States. For more information please see our website: http://www.laoheritagefoundation.org/  Kob Jai and see you on September 28th!