Hey, not sure if you're still keeping up with comments here, but I wanted to tell you that your video was inspiring to me - I also grew up in America and am not perfect at speaking Lao, but I can do it fine with my family. I'm hoping to teach my soon-to-be kid how to speak Lao, too, since their dad is American and I'd like to keep some of my culture in our soon-to-be family. :)
@duckiesonquack Congrats to you and your husband! The challenges of raising a child is going to be a handful but I'm sure you're well prepared. As you and I know growing up in America and trying to find/keep our identity is very challenging with limited resources to our culture. But, you've managed to make it this far and you still have a strong desire for our culture. I am proud of you and I'm sure many people share my feelings as well. Regards.
True. I'm glad my siblings and I do knw Lao even if it's broken. My cousins were never taught and they wish they were. I'm also glad I still knw how to make Lao dishes-not many but alot of my favorites :) keep doing what ur doing video wise. I enjoy watching how life is lived back home since never been back nor do I remember Laos at all since I came when I was 2. Thx for sharing with us!
Wow u speak Lao very well! I'm the same age as u and my Lao is very Americanize-lol. I speak lao-English splur together. But then i dont have lao friends to speak and practice with :( Don't think u'll have any problems communicating back home. Good luck in Laos!
@melisacollins77 Thank You Melisa. I grew up in the Bible belt of Oklahoma where I had no Lao friends to speak with either. Don't be discouraged, splurred Lao and/or Lao mixed with English is still something to be proud of. I'm trying to encourage my siblings to do the same and not be shy with their very broken Lao.
Are you still in Meung Lao??You know some kids of Lao descent who was raised in another country don't know how to speak that country's language or Lao that well.
I want to work in Lao or Thailand, I don't speak Lao that well too.My parents immigrated to America when I was 2, I would love to work in Lao or Thailand, I have relatives in Thailand, my uncle's ex. wife has kids in Thailand.Singapore is also my destination mark.Siharat what made you decide you wanted to go back to Lao even though you probably don't remember it.Only thing is I'm afraid to go there, they might frame you or something.
@Aviatortothesea Thanks for commenting. My decision to move back to Laos is a lengthy reason but in short, is because I fell in love with the country and people on my first visit. It made me realize that no matter how much I fit in the US my comfort level has never been the same as when I am in Laos. I think many people share the fears you have about the country but from my experience if we don't be loud and cause problems no one has any interest to cause you problems.
Laos and lao ppl are kind and love peace if any of laos neighbour wanted to come to laos to start a better life and respect our culture we are welcome them. we all can benefit from each other. make laos better!
No dual citizenship, the company that I worked for provided me a business visa that last for a year. With this I can travel in and out without having to pay every time.
I was borned in Laos and raised in the U.S. I am glad you made these videos and share them with us. I had been to Laos one time and will be going back some more in the future.
Yes, I will be back but I do not yet know exact when. I have not been able to show much of Lao due to having to work so much but next time it will be different and I will try to show more land, people, and culture. Thanks!
I really appriciate your intention, I am with you all the way. whatever or whenever you can do to help from fresno you are welcome to contact me any time. I am good in microsoft and VBA. I am currently teaching myself Bat file, it is interesting. I also learning to type in Lao using new font that some one from Sacramento created. It is very easy to learn. I bet you anything if i show you once and you can do it too. Good luck
Sabaidee Phouthone.....You say you're going to teach IT. Can you tell us(yet?) about IT in Laos? I was born in Laos and in IT too. I have not going back yet since 1975. Wonder what's going in Laos. I did watch interesting videos from Boudaine and Matt Lauer about Laos.
From what I have gathered. Our country is growing and as companies grow the need for IT is growing rapidly. I spoke to the IT manager where I will be working, he is very intelligent and capable. So intellectually where we are capable but as you are aware money makes things happen.
Thank for reply. You are brave person. Hope you enjoy yourself there. Hummm...How do you get paid? Is it enough to live as an expat? Or you just want to serve the people. Do you teach IT at universtiy or at private institution? I had studied at Lycee de Vientiane. Please keep us in touch. I miss khao lam xin cai & tom xum. Take care.
Hey, not sure if you're still keeping up with comments here, but I wanted to tell you that your video was inspiring to me - I also grew up in America and am not perfect at speaking Lao, but I can do it fine with my family. I'm hoping to teach my soon-to-be kid how to speak Lao, too, since their dad is American and I'd like to keep some of my culture in our soon-to-be family. :)
duckiesonquack 5 months ago
@duckiesonquack Congrats to you and your husband! The challenges of raising a child is going to be a handful but I'm sure you're well prepared. As you and I know growing up in America and trying to find/keep our identity is very challenging with limited resources to our culture. But, you've managed to make it this far and you still have a strong desire for our culture. I am proud of you and I'm sure many people share my feelings as well. Regards.
siharat 5 months ago
I like you, youj are handsome Nor : )
Huglao 7 months ago
wow! you speak way better Laotian than I do.
tonysmile1 10 months ago
True. I'm glad my siblings and I do knw Lao even if it's broken. My cousins were never taught and they wish they were. I'm also glad I still knw how to make Lao dishes-not many but alot of my favorites :) keep doing what ur doing video wise. I enjoy watching how life is lived back home since never been back nor do I remember Laos at all since I came when I was 2. Thx for sharing with us!
melisacollins77 1 year ago
Wow u speak Lao very well! I'm the same age as u and my Lao is very Americanize-lol. I speak lao-English splur together. But then i dont have lao friends to speak and practice with :( Don't think u'll have any problems communicating back home. Good luck in Laos!
melisacollins77 1 year ago
@melisacollins77 Thank You Melisa. I grew up in the Bible belt of Oklahoma where I had no Lao friends to speak with either. Don't be discouraged, splurred Lao and/or Lao mixed with English is still something to be proud of. I'm trying to encourage my siblings to do the same and not be shy with their very broken Lao.
siharat 1 year ago
Are you still in Meung Lao??You know some kids of Lao descent who was raised in another country don't know how to speak that country's language or Lao that well.
Aviatortothesea 1 year ago
i don't know how to write or read in Lao either.
Aviatortothesea 1 year ago
I want to work in Lao or Thailand, I don't speak Lao that well too.My parents immigrated to America when I was 2, I would love to work in Lao or Thailand, I have relatives in Thailand, my uncle's ex. wife has kids in Thailand.Singapore is also my destination mark.Siharat what made you decide you wanted to go back to Lao even though you probably don't remember it.Only thing is I'm afraid to go there, they might frame you or something.
Aviatortothesea 1 year ago
@Aviatortothesea Thanks for commenting. My decision to move back to Laos is a lengthy reason but in short, is because I fell in love with the country and people on my first visit. It made me realize that no matter how much I fit in the US my comfort level has never been the same as when I am in Laos. I think many people share the fears you have about the country but from my experience if we don't be loud and cause problems no one has any interest to cause you problems.
siharat 1 year ago
good idea and prop for you. the only problem with laos is that they can accuse you for anything for doing nothing.
ppk45 2 years ago
I'm proud of you der.
BukHumLae 2 years ago
Good idea. I have a warm feeling just watching your video. Greatly appreciate your hard work.
KEONYVONE 2 years ago
Laos and lao ppl are kind and love peace if any of laos neighbour wanted to come to laos to start a better life and respect our culture we are welcome them. we all can benefit from each other. make laos better!
proud2blao 2 years ago
รัฐบาลลาวคือโจรแกวแดงมาฆ่าคนลาวเด็ร!!!
จากลาวอีสาน ขอบอกพี่น้องชาตีลาวว่า ประเทศลาวกายเปันประเทศแกวแล้วเด็ร
bounang 2 years ago
Good job Siharat. I will do the same in X years. Keep us update about your life in Laos . . .
gaibwm 2 years ago
hey! will u get dual citizenship? and how did u do that?
baoX5 2 years ago
No dual citizenship, the company that I worked for provided me a business visa that last for a year. With this I can travel in and out without having to pay every time.
siharat 2 years ago
Lao people in Lao can speak English very good.
KoadPauLaoDang 2 years ago
Sabaidee kon lao
saolaosavanh 2 years ago
Wow, thats great that u are going back to laos to educate our laos people in our new technologies. thumbs up for u!! Need a assistant? j/k.
minthavongsay 2 years ago
I was borned in Laos and raised in the U.S. I am glad you made these videos and share them with us. I had been to Laos one time and will be going back some more in the future.
PloverWI 2 years ago 2
i wonder! if you are going back to visit loas agan.i like your video very much.
Nott0921 2 years ago
Yes, I will be back but I do not yet know exact when. I have not been able to show much of Lao due to having to work so much but next time it will be different and I will try to show more land, people, and culture. Thanks!
siharat 2 years ago
i thought i scare u away from asking u where u from.thanks from answer me back.i love dumsom too.
Nott0921 2 years ago
I really appriciate your intention, I am with you all the way. whatever or whenever you can do to help from fresno you are welcome to contact me any time. I am good in microsoft and VBA. I am currently teaching myself Bat file, it is interesting. I also learning to type in Lao using new font that some one from Sacramento created. It is very easy to learn. I bet you anything if i show you once and you can do it too. Good luck
bankounta 3 years ago
The Lao font you describe sounds very interesting. Maybe we can setup something like a WebEx sometime to check it out.
siharat 3 years ago
Yes, it is very easy to learn any one can type in English and speak Lao should be able to type in less than 15 minutes.
you can check out my youtube under learn lao. take care
bankounta 3 years ago
t'as eu tort de retourner du laos
hmoobly81 3 years ago
My boyfriend is Laos so I'm trying to learn the language. Very great video!
bseely2005 3 years ago
I wish you the best in laos. I will go there some day. Looking forward to met with you someday. Good luck with your journey. Take care.
britneyphrasai 3 years ago
I really like your vdo s . I'm Thai -Lao ,but my mom is from Lao so I'm interested in Lao culture .
CDDANIEL911 3 years ago
that is very good what you are doing! good luck and have fun!
noomrichie69 3 years ago
Good luck, sounds like an adventure! I'll talk to you soon, Cya in Laos soon!
Lats
Ymasta 3 years ago
Sabaidee Phouthone.....You say you're going to teach IT. Can you tell us(yet?) about IT in Laos? I was born in Laos and in IT too. I have not going back yet since 1975. Wonder what's going in Laos. I did watch interesting videos from Boudaine and Matt Lauer about Laos.
youquantube 3 years ago
From what I have gathered. Our country is growing and as companies grow the need for IT is growing rapidly. I spoke to the IT manager where I will be working, he is very intelligent and capable. So intellectually where we are capable but as you are aware money makes things happen.
siharat 3 years ago
Thank for reply. You are brave person. Hope you enjoy yourself there. Hummm...How do you get paid? Is it enough to live as an expat? Or you just want to serve the people. Do you teach IT at universtiy or at private institution? I had studied at Lycee de Vientiane. Please keep us in touch. I miss khao lam xin cai & tom xum. Take care.
youquantube 3 years ago
sbd Phouthone,
very interesting what you're going to do next month.
my thought and heart go with you.
take good care.
I'll be here all the times.
thongvan2 3 years ago