Art

Remains of 37 People Discovered in Giant Stone Jar in Xieng Khouang

A new excavation on Laos’ mysterious Plain of Jars in Xieng Khouang has uncovered the densely packed bones of at least 37 people inside a single giant stone jar, offering the clearest evidence yet of how these ancient monuments were used. Dr. Nicholas Skopal of James Cook University, Australia, in...

Beadwork Born in Laos’ Most Dangerous Fields, By the Women Who Clear Them

A jewelry collection made with women who clear bombs for a living is putting...

Laos, India Partner to Preserve Traditional Phralak–Phralam Dance

The Phralak–Phralam dance will be preserved and passed on to a new generation under...

Japan Celebrates First-Ever Exhibition in Vientiane

Japan is wrapping its first-ever exhibition in Vientiane to mark 70 years of diplomatic...

i-Clean Recliners, Sofas Debut in Vientiane

La-Z-Boy, the renowned US furniture brand, has launched its latest innovation in Vientiane: the...

Authorities Green Light Lao Dance Sport Federation

The Ministry of Education and Sports in Laos has officially recognized the newly-established Lao Dance Sport Federation to promote competitive dancing in Laos. Before the...

Dedicated to Preserving Laos’ Culture: Murals Unveiled at American Center in Laos

The US Embassy in Laos proudly revealed six captivating murals created by talented Lao artists on 24 May. These extraordinary artworks were brought to...

Thai PM Seeks UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Listing for Pha Khao Ma

The Thai government is planning to register the loincloth or "Pha khao ma" as an intangible cultural heritage item with UNESCO to promote Thai...

Laos Seeks UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Listing for Baci Ceremony

Laos is planning to nominate the Baci Ceremony for recognition as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural World Heritage listing.  On Thursday, the Ministry of Information, Culture,...

Fourteen Ancient Buddha Statues Discovered in Bolikhamxay Province

Three local men in Bolikhamxay's Viengthong district accidentally discovered 14 Buddha statues, along with 22 swords and a gong, while exploring the Yiang cave...

Vientiane Capital Anticipates Surge in Tourists for Lao New Year

Vientiane Capital is gearing up for an increase in tourist numbers this year as it prepares to host various activities during the three-day Lao...