The Lao PDR has a unique tradition related to its faith. The beautiful festival, Awk Phansa Lai Hua Fai, is held on the day of the full moon of the 11th lunar month.
Samsung Funds World Renew Laos Development Projects
Sumsung on Thursday presented US$17,000 as a financial support to World Renew Laos to fund its integrated development initiatives in northern Laos.
New Deputy Minister of Education and Sports Appointed
The President of Souphanouvong University, Luang Prabang Province, Assoc. Prof. Dr Khamphay Sisavanh has been promoted to be the new Deputy Minister of Education and Sports.
Kuricorder and Friends Concert Makes Welcome Return
The Kuricorder and Friends Concert series is returning once again to promote cultural exchange between Laos and Japan following the success of last year’s performance.
Parents’ Old Beliefs See Rural Girls Denied an Education
Rural girls in Laos have fewer opportunities than boys to receive an education as their parents believe that they will be nourished by their husband when they grow up, so they are often married off early.
Lao and Foreign Shooters Take Aim for IPSC Championship
Teams from Laos and four other countries are ready to take part at the annual IPSC Shooting Championship 2016 in Vientiane this weekend.
Xieng Khuang Province Readies Facilities for 2018 National Games
Xieng Khuang province will have all facilities prepared at the main football stadium, golf course, new indoor bowling stadium and 13 sports fields ahead of the 11th National Games to be held in the province in 2018.
Petanque Federation to Blood New Players for Upcoming Events
The Lao Petanque Federation would like to select the best and most promising up-and-coming players to compete at international events in the future after the Lao team was unsuccessful in its gold medal attempt at the Asian Beach Games in Vietnam last month.
