This will be amazing if it really happens, and according to the Sacramento Bee Vang Pao announced at a rally in Fresno that he wants to return to Laos and is "aiming for reconciliation." If this happens, it's great news for Laos and great news for the Hmong here in the states. There are so many misconceptions about Laos floating around because of residual anger towards Laos from a war (a Secret War) that ended over thirty years ago. Vietnam has moved on and the Hmong need to move on. Many have, but Vang Pao being the defacto leader of the Hmong has held back, and it would be monumental if he were to return. And of course, it's not all on Vang Pao's back, the Lao government needs to embrace this opportunity for reconciliation and it could be a win-win situation all the way around. Our fingers are crossed here at Laos Essential Artistry...
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