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How this Thai market keeps Southeast Asian immigrants connected to home

At the Midwest Buddhist Meditation Center in Warren, Mich., a weekly Thai market helps Southeast Asian immigrants maintain cultural connections while introducing visitors to foods and traditions rarely found in local restaurants.

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