Music

Jojo Miracle Brings Lao Music to International Stage in Manila

A return to the stage after years away from releasing music has taken Lao artist Jojo Miracle to one of Southeast Asia’s major international music festivals, where he performed in front of thousands of fans in Manila this April. Jojo represented Laos at the 2026 ROUND ASEAN-Korea Music Festival, held...

Xayaburi Cracks Down on Shirtless Celebrations, Roadside Water Guns, Inappropriate Behavior

Authorities in Xieng Hon district, Xayaburi Province, have issued a notice outlining strict rules...

Japan Marks Emperor Naruhito’s 66th Birthday with Cultural Reception

The Embassy of Japan in Laos hosted a National Day reception on 26 February...

Early Bird Tickets for Luang Prabang Music Festival Gone in Five Minutes

The inaugural Luang Prabang Music Festival (LPMF) has received an overwhelming response, with all...

Lao New Year Wrap: Tradition, Festivities, International Engagement

From 14 to 16 April, Laos burst into a celebration as the country officially...

ULUVUS Simply Beautiful: Falang Lao Legends Breathe In, Rock Out In Time for Visit Laos Year 2018

What can you say about ULUVUS? A few years less ancient than Vat Phu (Wat Phou) Champassak; Probably not as well preserved as the olde towne of Luang Prabang, Mysterious...

Honors Aplenty: Lao Trio’s Diverse Contributions At Home, Abroad Attract Gongs from Japan

It’s been nothing if not an eventful week or so for three Lao citizens who have made their own very distinctive contributions in diverse efforts...

Swiss Horn, Lao Khene, Fanglao Whip Up A Storm for the Ages at Lao National Circus

With a horn blazing, local and international folk were drawn out of Vientiane's homes, guesthouses and hotels like the children in the fabled tale of the...