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Burns Night: Celebrating Scottish Heritage in Laos

Burns Night 2025, an annual celebration organized by the British Business Group in Laos (BBGL) to honor the life and works of renowned Scottish poet Robert Burns, took place on 1 February at the Holiday Inn and Suites in Vientiane Capital. The event featured traditional Scottish fare such as haggis,...

Traditionally-crafted Bamboo Brooms Earn National Recognition

Broom-making is more than just a craft in Bokeo’s Kang village, it’s a long...

Tanu Vannasin: From School Competitions to Laos’ National Music Stage

Tanu has been singing his whole life. Born and raised in Vientiane, this popular...

Xayaboury Confirms Elephant Festival on 18-24 February

Xayaboury authorities have confirmed the 2025 Elephant Festival on 18 to 24 February, celebrating...

Echoes of Celebration: China New Year Comes Alive in Laos

Lunar New Year, also known as Chinese New Year, has long been celebrated not...

Attapeu Celebrates Heritage at Annual Gold Panning Festival

Under the December sun, dozens of villagers gathered in the Sekamarn River for the annual Gold Panning Festival in Attapeu Province. Wading knee-deep in...

Laos Expands UNESCO Legacy with New Cultural Inscriptions

Laos has earned renewed global recognition with the recent addition of the Fonelamvong dance to UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list on 5 December. This...