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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 people turning up dressed for an evening of Lao music with a difference. Events like this are still relatively rare in Laos. On stage, more than 40 musicians played 10 well-known Lao classical songs, rearranged for...

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,...

Sihom Night Market Vendors Left in Limbo Ahead of 25 July Closure

Sihom Night Market in Vientiane Capital will officially close on 25 July, but with...

Lao-American Chef Celebrates the Joys of Cultural Exchange, the Lao Food Festival, and Bamboo Soup

Saeng Douangdara, a famous Lao-American chef spoke with The Laotian Times last week during his visit to Laos to give his thoughts on Lao...

Laos Featured in Australian Travel Publication Among Best Places to Visit in 2023

Laos has been listed by an Australian travel publication as one of the best places to visit this year. Traveller, an Australian online publication,...

Ready to Rock? Hard Rock Cafe Officially Reopens in Vientiane

Classic rock ’n’ roll-themed restaurant, Hard Rock Cafe, has announced its reopening in Vientiane Capital this month. While Vientiane is bubbling with excellent restaurants, bars,...

Champasack to Organize Vat Phou Festival Next Month

Vat Phou Festival, an annual religious festival that draws crowds of tourists in Champasack Province, will be held from 3 to 5 February this...

Salavanh to Improve Southern Waterfall to Attract Visitors

Provincial authorities in Salavanh province plan to develop Hang and Loh waterfalls, two local waterfalls in Salavanh district, to attract domestic and international visitors....

Oudomxay to Celebrate Khmu New Year This Weekend

Oudomxay Province will organize the largest Khmu New Year celebrations in the country from 21 to 22 January. Mr. Khampheng Khunmany, President of the...