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Lao Connection

Taste of Laos
2025-06-28 11:00:00 2025-06-28 14:00:00 America/Chicago Lao Connection Get a taste of Lao food while learning about some of it's popular dishes with Jacob Singhavong, author of "Sticky Rice For Lunch", and Douangchay, owner of Douangchay's Kitchen. Please register Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC

Saturday, June 28
11:00am - 2:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-06-28 11:00:00 2025-06-28 14:00:00 America/Chicago Lao Connection Get a taste of Lao food while learning about some of it's popular dishes with Jacob Singhavong, author of "Sticky Rice For Lunch", and Douangchay, owner of Douangchay's Kitchen. Please register Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC

Main Library

Meadows Community Rooms ABC

Get a taste of Lao food while learning about some of it's popular dishes with Jacob Singhavong, author of "Sticky Rice For Lunch", and Douangchay, owner of Douangchay's Kitchen. Please register

Enjoy samples of some of the popular dishes of Lao and watch how to make a green papaya salad!

AGE GROUP: | Middle School | High School | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Cultural | Adult Programs |

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Lao Connection - Taste of Laos
Sat, Jun 28, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC
Get a taste of Lao food while learning about some of it's popular dishes with Jacob Singhavong, author of "Sticky Rice For Lunch", and Douangchay, owner of Douangchay's Kitchen. Please register
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