At a conference in Hanoi with Lao Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism Suansavanh Viyaketh, Vietnam’s Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Van Hung suggested activities. strengthen ...

A vendor sells food during the annual Lao Food Festival in Vientiane, capital of Laos. -- Photo by Kaikeo Saiyasane/Xinhua VIENTIANE (Xinhua): The 2026 Lao Food Festival opened its doors on Monday ...

Situated on the banks of the Mekong river, Vientiane the capital of Laos is often overlooked by visitors in favor of more popular destinations such as Luang Prabang for outdoor activities, Luang ...

Buddhist monks and citizens in Laos are opposing a plan to build a Chinese-style Buddha statue in the capital Vientiane terming it a “cultural encroachment” from its largest foreign investor and aid ...

Lao food is slowly but surely gaining recognition thanks to restaurants like Mekong Cafe and Vientiane Noodle Shop, along with young Lao entrepreneurs like Alex Hanesakda of SapSap and chefs like ...

When Phanat Xanamane was growing up in New Iberia, the Lao community didn’t gather primarily at a temple. Instead, people gathered on porches, in garages and around gardens, everyday spaces remade ...

Lao Brewery Company (LBC) continues its long-standing commitment to celebrating and preserving Lao culture by supporting the ...

MINSK, 22 November (BelTA) - Laos is hosting the Days of Culture of Belarus, BelTA learned from the Culture Ministry of Belarus. The Days opened on 20 November and will run through 24 November in ...

Master gardeners with the University of Illinois Extension are now available to provide advice on trees, plants, lawns, gardens and other plant-related topics. Among the topics they can address are ...