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Events

Creative Economy Revolution: How ASEAN’s Youth are Leading the Charge

On 2 to 5 December, the Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) Summit 2024 brought together 100 young leaders from across ASEAN and Timor-Leste in the World Heritage Site of Luang Prabang, under the theme "Connecting the Creative Economy."  The event, supported by the US Department of State, the US...

Theatre Meets Science in ‘Birth Spaces’ Exploring Childbirth Challenges in Rural Laos

On 21 November, Birth Spaces, a performance created by anthropologist Pascale Hancart Petitet and...

Textile Treasures of Laos: A Celebration of Culture, Craft

Silk weaving in Laos has been a cherished tradition for generations. In rural areas,...

Vientiane’s Patuxay Turns Orange to Say “NO” to Violence Against Women and Girls

By UNFPA Laos To commemorate the International Day for Elimination of Violence Against Women and...

Lanxang Shorts Film Festival Celebrates Lao Cinema, Inspires Emerging Filmmakers

The 4th annual Lanxang Shorts Film Festival wrapped up today, celebrating Lao filmmakers and...

Lao Food Festival Promotes Food and Culture of Laos

The Lao Food Festival 2021 held in Vientiane Capital is being held this week to promote the food and culture of Laos. Vendors are happy...

Award-winning Film, The Long Walk, Premieres on Home Soil

Award-winning film, The Long Walk (ບໍ່ມີວັນຈາກ) premiered in its home country of Laos yesterday evening at a special screening in Vientiane. The premiere event, held...

Xayaboury To See Scaled-Down Elephant Festival This Year

The 15th Elephant Festival, held in Xayaboury, will be held for only one day as part of a scaled-down event amid the Covid-19 pandemic. The...

Lao-made Products on Show at the “Made in Laos” Fair

Over 200 booths by more than a hundred businesses across Laos are to exhibit their products at the "Made in Laos 2020" fair this...

Vang Vieng Music Festival to be Rescheduled Amid Covid Fears

Authorities in Laos have issued a notice ordering the reschedule of the popular Vang Vieng Music Fest 2020 amid fears of a Covid-19 outbreak. According...

Bounphasone Boutdara Selected as Miss Laos 2020

Miss. Bounphasone Boutdara has been selected as the winner of the annual Miss Laos contest for 2020. The 24-year-old from Vientiane Capital was announced as...