Our Story

The Lao Arts and Culture Collective (LACC) was born out of a shared passion for preserving and promoting Lao cultural heritage. After a successful Lao culture camp held in 2024, we were overwhelmed with positive responses from families and participants who expressed a strong desire for more opportunities to engage with Lao culture in Minnesota, which is home to one of the largest populations of Lao Americans in the U.S.

Our founding members realized the importance of creating a space where Lao heritage could be celebrated, preserved, and shared year-round. This led to the formation of LACC as a nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering cultural pride, empowering the next generation, and strengthening connections with the Lao community.