Welcoming Ambassador Phomma Khammanichanh

 Madame Khanxay Pholsena (left) and the dancers who performed on the welcoming dinner. 

The family came from Sydney to attend the welcoming dinner in Canberra.  His Excellency Phomma Khammanichanh (Second from right) and Madame Khanxay (wearing gold).

A family reunion

A family reunion - everybody was there (almost).  Front Row, R to L: His Excellency Mr Phomma Khammanichanh, newly appointed Lao Ambassador to Australia and New Zealand, Madame Khanxay Pholsena, Tina Phoumindr, Phayvanh Phoumindr, Auntie Phoukham Pholsena, Fongchanh Phoumindr.  Back Row, L to R:   Khamsene Sychampanakhone, Phounsavath Phengkhamkip, Tara Phounsavanh, Tammy Phounsavanh, Phonephanh Phoumindr, Dennis Phounsavanh and Uncle Reungsak Pholsena.  Photo taken in Sydney July 2012.