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Japan Festival Celebrates 70th Anniversary of Japan-Laos Diplomatic Relations

Thousands of locals, residents and visitors have been treated to the sights, sounds and tastes of Japan at the 2025 Japan Festival in Vientiane Capital on 14-15 February The event is the biggest Japanese festival in Laos. It has been running once every two or three years since 2011.  This long-awaited...

Xam Tai District’s Silk Tapestries Set to Achieve ODOP Status

Traditional silk tapestries from Xam Tai district in Houaphanh Province will soon be recognized...

Lao Art Museum Draws Praise, Criticism Over Entry Fee, Construction Delays

The new Lao Art Museum officially opened on 5 January in Vientiane’s Nonsaart village,...

Lao Youth Shines in International Art Contest

Six Lao students triumphed in the 2024 International Youth Painting Collection and Exhibition in...

Textile Treasures of Laos: A Celebration of Culture, Craft

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

5 Core Concepts You Should Know About Laos Culture

Being a landlocked country, Laos is a country that has managed to preserve its culture from the influence of other countries. Within the country...

How To Celebrate A Merry Christmas In Laos

Laos is majorly a Buddhist country and only 2% of its population is Christian. However, it does not stop the Christians from celebrating Christmas...

Ock Pop Tok: Showcasing Lao Handicrafts to the World

In a country where weaving is usually considered a house chore and mostly done by women, Ock Pop Tok is striving to transform this...

Frangipani, Flower of Love and Death

A beautiful fragrant flower evokes a complex range of emotions. The frangipani flower is paradoxical: it is the emblem of the Lao nation but it...

Preparing to lift off

The Lao Rocket Festival One of the most uniquely Lao holidays is the Rocket Festival. Taking place in the hottest time of year, just before...

Japan x Sabai: Sounds, Sights, Tastes, Smiles, Friendship a Feast at Tokyo’s Laos Festival ’19

Dancing, Friendship, Frivolity & Unmistakable Sound of World Heritage Listed Bamboo-Piped Khaen Among the Greetings to Tokyo's Famous Yoyogi Park for Japan's Laos Festival 2019, The...