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2023

Record-breaking year with 3 major festivals, USD 6000 raised

Our Festival Impact


At Wat Pa Lao Buddhadham, our festivals have become cornerstone events in our community calendar, bringing together thousands of participants each year to celebrate Lao culture, spirituality, and community bonds.


Growing Participation


Since our humble beginnings, we've seen remarkable growth in festival attendance:

- From just 150 attendees at our first Spring Festival to over 2,500 participants in 2024

- Annual participation across all festivals now exceeds 12,000 visitors

- Community volunteers have increased from 25 to over 300 dedicated individuals


Cultural Impact


Our festivals serve as vital platforms for cultural preservation and education:

- More than 45 traditional Lao dance performances annually

- 28 cooking demonstrations featuring authentic Lao cuisine

- 15 language and cultural workshops for children and adults

- 6 annual monk-led meditation retreats open to the public


Community Support


Through the generosity of our community and visitors:

- Over USD 85,000 raised through festival activities in 2024

- 35% annual increase in donations supporting temple operations

- Funds directly supporting 12 educational scholarships for Lao youth

- Community outreach programs serving over 500 families annually


Sustainability Efforts


We're committed to making our celebrations environmentally responsible:

- 80% reduction in single-use plastics since 2022

- 100% composting of food waste from all festival events

- Solar power now provides 65% of energy needs during outdoor gatherings

- Water conservation initiatives reducing usage by 40% at summer events


Our festivals not only preserve and celebrate our heritage but also strengthen the bonds within our community while supporting vital cultural and educational initiatives that benefit generations to come.

Community Reach

5

Programs

300

Locations

5000

Volunteers

Project Gallery

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Temple Grounds Hours: 7 - 5pm (Notice: No Public Restrooms Available)

Sima Viewing: Available through booking service

Sunday Services: 10:30 - 12:00pm

Lunch Offering to Monks: 10:30 - 11:00am

Tel: (585) 321 - 3031 (Voicemail)

135 Martin Road

West Henrietta, NY 14586

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