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Lao New Year Wrap: Tradition, Festivities, International Engagement

From 14 to 16 April, Laos burst into a celebration as the country officially marked Pi Mai Laos—the Lao New Year. From alms-giving ceremonies and traditional processions to water splashing battles, the nation came together to usher in the new year. Luang Prabang: Heart of Traditional Celebration While Pi Mai was...

Three Calendars, One Celebration: Luang Prabang Enters New Year with Sacred Prabang Buddha Procession

This morning, Luang Prabang awoke to the sounds of drums, chanting monks, and crowds...

“Liquor Shop by the Cemetery”: Nong’s Bold Return as Voice for the Voiceless

An author holds the power to drive societal reform through fictional characters, raising awareness...

Splashing into the New Year: A Brief Story Behind Pi Mai Lao

Every April, when the weather hits its peak and the heat sets in, the...

Built with Heart: The Team Behind Luang Prabang’s Pi Mai Parade Tiger

Luang Prabang celebrated Pi Mai Lao, or Lao New Year, with its traditional Nang...

Annual Celebration Marks 21 Years of King Fa Ngum’s Statue

The statue of King Fa Ngum not far from the Mekong River in Vientiane continues to cast its gaze over the land it once...

Thailand Readies for Same-Sex Marriage in Wake of Papal Decision, Sparking Hope in Lao LGBTQ+ Community

As the Roman Catholic Church navigates varied reactions to Pope Francis' recent approval of same-gender marriages, Thailand is on the verge of making history...

Lao-American Author Goes Beyond Borders With ‘Sticky Rice for Lunch’

Children's literature has a new gem on its bookshelves. Rooted in cultural identity and acceptance, "Sticky Rice for Lunch" by Jacob (Jake) Singhavong offers...

Diplomacy Meets Runway in US Embassy-Backed Fashion Show on Lao Traditional Clothing

Against the canvas of a vivid mural crafted by local Lao artists, Saturday evening unfolded as a testament to the power of Lao fashion...

Cambodia Welcomes Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Plan to Return Looted Antiquities

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — Cambodia has welcomed the announcement that New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art will return more than a dozen pieces of...

History Meets Religion: Cultural Preservation of Wat Longkhoun

In a display of commitment to cultural preservation and community engagement, Luang Prabang Power Company Limited took pride in co-hosting a traditional Kathin ceremony...