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Deported to Laos, US Returnees Find Their Way in an Unfamiliar Home

The men behind a barbecue grill in Vientiane speak English more easily than Lao. Some spent decades in the United States. Others left Laos as babies and did not return until they were sent back years later. Now, a small group of deportees is working together to run a barbecue restaurant...

Lao Classics Take on New Sound at Orchestra Concert in Vientiane

The Lao National Culture Hall was packed on 19 September, with more than 1,000...

Miss Universe Dispute Leaves Six Southeast Asian Franchises in Limbo

The Miss Universe Organization is facing a major dispute just weeks before its 75th...

Young Lao Chess Team Wins 12 Medals from Singapore

Laos continues working to develop chess among younger generations.  A group of young Lao players...

Seven Lao Artists Are Taking Life Advice From Cats

Cats spend much of their day sleeping, stretching in the sun, at times hunting,...

Lao Traditional Naga Motif Weaving, Thailand’s Songkran Festival Inscribed as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage

Laos has once again secured a spot on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List. This time for its traditional weaving of the Naga motif. On...

Launch of Visit Laos Year 2024 Promises Cultural, Natural, Historical Adventures

Under the theme “A Paradise of Lao Culture, Nature and History”, Visit Laos Year 2024 officially kicked off on 23 November in Vientiane Capital,...

Celebrating Tradition, Unity: Provinces Nationwide Begin to Reveal Hmong New Year Plans for 2024

Marking the end of the twelfth lunar calendar month, the Hmong ethnic communities are preparing to celebrate the New Year with vibrant festivities that...

Capturing Timelessness: Lebenszeit Exhibition Unveils Glimpse of 1970s Vientiane

In a captivating exploration of the past and present, a new photo exhibition has opened its doors in Vientiane, Laos, inviting visitors to contemplate...

Mysterious Glowing Orbs to Emerge from Mekong River in Annual Spectacle

In a mesmerizing annual spectacle known as the “Naga Fireball phenomenon”, mysterious glowing orbs emerge from the depths of the Mekong River, where its...

Lao children Pay Homage to Their Teachers Through Art

In a heartwarming display of gratitude, more than 1,000 children from across Laos celebrated their teachers through a showcase of artwork.  Their pictures are displayed...