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Around the Way: Laotian activist reflects on community and the future of civic engagement

By Cecilia Lei | December 1, 2017

Four women pray in Wat Lao Rattanaram, a Buddhist temple that serves the Laotian community in Richmond. (Photo credit: Cecilia Lei)

As one of the first Laotian refugees to arrive in Richmond, Torm Normpraseurt reflects on two decades of community building and activism.

Weekends in Richmond: Laotians celebrate the New Year

By Mark Oltmanns | April 16, 2012

On Sunday, hundreds of people turned out at Wat Lao Rattanaram, Richmond’s Laotian temple, to celebrate the New Year.