Luang Prabang celebrated Pi Mai Lao, or Lao New Year, with its traditional Nang Sangkhan Procession. Central to the event is Miss Lao New Year, who rides through the city’s streets atop a symbolic animal.
This year, a tiger led the way, replacing last year’s peafowl. The replica was once again created by the young team of Ounhuean “Odd” Phommany, a local artisan now aged 55.
Commissioned by the Luang Prabang Provincial Office, Odd and his team had just two weeks, from 28 March to 8 April, to complete the build.
“They were certainly impressed with what we did last year with the peafowl, so they trusted us with another task this...
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The Asian Development Bank (ADB) officially launched the Asian Development Outlook April 2025 at the ADB’s Lao Resident Mission (LRM) office in Vientiane.
According to the report, logistics and tourism...
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) officially launched the Asian Development Outlook April 2025 at the ADB’s Lao Resident Mission (LRM) office in Vientiane.
According to the report, logistics and tourism services will continue to be the main drivers of growth in Laos.
The country’s economic forecast of 3.9 percent growth in 2025 and 4.0 percent in 2026 can be compared to the broader developing Asia and Pacific projection of 4.9 percent growth in 2025 (down from 5.0 percent last year) and 4.7 percent in 2026.
"It is most crucial to strengthen the macroeconomic fundamentals that anchor the economy and ensure long-term resilience, given the current global uncertainties. The focus on improved fiscal...
The Lao government has announced plans to boost tourism in Vientiane Capital with the theme "Vientiane's Sustainable Tourism," The initiative aims to incorporate innovative technologies into tourism management and create new attractions for...
Laos’ popular world heritage town of Luang Prabang has clinched third place in the Green Destinations Top 100 Story Awards for “Destination Management” at the Internationale Tourismus-Börse (ITB) in Berlin, Germany, on 4...
Authorities discovered the presence of formalin, a hazardous chemical derived from formaldehyde, in frozen seafood during an inspection on 8 April at several markets in Bokeo Province.
Formalin continues to be a serious concern in the Lao food industry, particularly in local markets where food safety inspections remain crucial to protecting consumers.
The Ministry of Industry and Commerce, in coordination with the Food and Drug Inspection team and the Ministry of Health, has been actively assessing food quality and cracking down...
On 15 March, Nam Theun 2 Power Company Limited (NTPC) celebrated its 15th anniversary with the Nam Theun 2 Golf Classic, held at the Lao Country Club in Vientiane.
The event brought together over...
Lao cyclist Phoutthasone Inthamith has just returned from Thailand, where he earned a fourth-place finish in his latest competition. The 45-year-old athlete competed against over 800 participants and now hopes to qualify for...
Luang Prabang celebrated Pi Mai Lao, or Lao New Year, with its traditional Nang Sangkhan Procession. Central to the event is Miss Lao New Year, who rides through the city’s streets atop a symbolic animal.
This year, a tiger led the way, replacing last year’s peafowl. The replica was once again created by the young team of Ounhuean “Odd” Phommany, a local artisan now aged 55.
Commissioned by the Luang Prabang Provincial Office, Odd and his team had just two weeks, from 28 March to 8 April, to complete the build.
“They were certainly impressed with what we did last year with the peafowl, so they trusted us with another task this year,” Odd said, reflecting on his second consecutive commission for the parade.
Family Affair and Labor of Love
Odd’s team this year consisted of six people, just like last year. Among them were three of his younger brothers and three friends of his son, all fine arts enthusiasts. His son, although not directly involved, played a key role by connecting his friends to the project.
“My son’s got a separate job of his own, so he couldn’t join us, but he sent some...