Helping Lahu voices
reach the world.

“This sponsorship means so much to me because it has given me the incredible honor of representing my Lahu tribe from the United States in Thailand. Performing on a global stage is a dream come true. It is truly life-changing, allowing me to share my purpose and my voice while honoring my parents, my tribe, and the ancestors who came before me.

It reminds me how important it is to preserve and celebrate our culture, uplift our people, and continue growing stronger by coming together and being involved as a community.

I hope that through this journey, our young people—including my own children—can see that their dreams, passions, and purpose are worth pursuing. May they always be proud of who they are, embrace where they come from, and never be afraid to share their gifts with the world.

I carry this opportunity with a heart full of gratitude, knowing that I am not only representing myself, but the generations before me and the generations yet to come. I am forever grateful. Thank you for your belief in me.”

“Hello, my name is Ryan See. I was born and raised in Visalia, California, and music has been my passion for as long as I can remember.

Being sponsored by the International Lahu Foundation means more to me than I can fully put into words. As a Lahu American artist, music has always been one of the ways I stay connected to my culture, my community, and where I come from. It has always been a dream of mine to perform on a big stage and share my music with a larger audience, and this opportunity has given me the chance to turn that dream into reality.

I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to represent the Lahu community from the United States and to share my music with Lahu people from around the world. This experience is about more than simply performing on a stage. It is about honoring our culture, bringing people together through music, and hopefully inspiring the next generation to be proud of who they are and to continue carrying our traditions forward.

Thank you to the International Lahu Foundation and to everyone who has supported, encouraged, and believed in me along the way. I will carry this opportunity with gratitude, pride, and love, and I hope to make our community proud.”