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Caruso Creations Brings Laos’ Timeless Craftsmanship to the Global Stage

Since its founding in 1997, Caruso Creations has been at the forefront of Lao artisanal design, producing handcrafted decorative pieces from locally sourced ebony wood.  Each item is carefully made in the company’s Vientiane workshop, where skilled artisans create works that highlight both the natural beauty of the materials and...

Young Lao Artists Share Stories of Life and Dreams at Art Week 2025

Vientiane is hosting its biggest annual art event, Lao Art Week 2025, from 10...

Laos Wins Best National Costume at Mister Global 2025 with Mani Khot Tree-Inspired Design

The ancient Mani Khot tree, a sacred symbol rooted in Champasack Province, southern Laos,...

Lao, Korean Flavors Come Alive at “Thongtaek Tastes of Korea” in Vientiane

A three-day cultural food event called “Thongtaek Tastes of Korea” is taking place from...

Vientiane’s Running Boom: More Than Just Exercise, It’s a Movement

In recent years, Vientiane has seen a quiet but steady rise in running culture....

Lam Vong Dance to be Nominated for UNESCO World Heritage Status

Laos is preparing to nominate the famous traditional dance Lam Vong for UNESCO World Heritage status. On the 9th of March, a meeting led by Bouangern Xaphouvong, Deputy Minister of...

Dreams on Canvas: Two Female Artists Finding their Voice in Vientiane

Ole Viravong Scovill was just seven years old when she started drawing. First, it was a comic book; she created a story about a...

MRC Launches Writing Competition for Mekong Citizens ahead of Summit

The Mekong River Commission (MRC) has launched a regional writing competition in which citizens and residents of all ages from Cambodia, Laos, Thailand and Vietnam...

Big wins for “Raising a Beast” and “Cat Island” at 2017 LPFF Talent Lab, led by Tribeca Film Institute

Luang Prabang, 11 December 2017 -- Xaisongkham Induangchanty’s Raising a Beast and Siege Ledesma’s Cat Island took home top awards last night at the 2017 LPFF Talent Lab, led...

Luang Prabang lights up for Southeast Asia’s premier film festival

Luang Prabang, 9 December 2017 -- Luang Prabang was lined in red carpet last night for the kickoff of the eighth Luang Prabang Film Festival. Normally...

Luang Prabang Film Festival Selects 10 Projects for 2017 Talent Lab

28 November 2017 -- The Luang Prabang Film Festival (LPFF) has selected 10 projects from across Southeast Asia to participate in its 2017 Talent...