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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 streets of Laos fill with people, celebration, and plenty of water. It's Pi Mai Lao — the Lao New Year — a three-day celebration marked by deep-rooted spirituality, joyful chaos, and a reverence for 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...

No Ong Luang Buddha Procession for Lao New Year 2025 in Vientiane, Governor Confirms

The Governor of Chanthabouly District, Vientiane, has announced that the traditional Ong Luang Buddha...

Salavanh Recognizes That Kadaothuek as Cultural Heritage Site

On 17 March, Salavanh Province officially recognized That Kadaothuek as a local national cultural...

HERitage: Women Artisans Exhibition Launches in Luang Prabang

In celebration of International Women’s Day on 8 March, Sofitel Luang Prabang hosted the...

Authorities Cancel Fireboat Festival and End of Buddhist Lent Celebrations in Luang Prabang

Authorities in Luang Prabang Province have canceled celebrations of End of Buddhist Lent and the Fire Boat Festival this year amid lockdown restrictions. According to...

Mister Model International Laos Candidate Stranded at Korean Airport

Laos has missed out on competing in the Mister Model International 2021 Pageant this year due to visa and travel restrictions leaving the team...

Chinese Developers to Construct 100m Buddha Image at That Luang Marsh

A giant Buddha image is to be constructed at the That Luang Marsh Specific Economic Zone (SEZ) as part of plans for a new...

Jaguar Racing finish runners-up in season seven of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship

Jaguar Racing finish runners-up in season seven of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship teams’ standings Jaguar Racing driver, Sam Bird, scythed...

Laos Prepares for Reopening of Tourism Under New Normal Conditions

The government of Laos has instructed the tourism ministry to coordinate with localities around the country to prepare for the reopening of tourism under...

Xaysomboun Sees Over 10,000 Tourists in 2020

Xaysomboun Province received over 10,000 visitors in the first nine months of 2020, bringing USD 159,195 in revenue to the province. A total of 10,186...