Lao capital Vientiane is aglow with culture and tradition during the annual That Luang festival, as crowds gather to ...

A grand opening ceremony marked the start of the country's famous That Luang festival and trade fair on Saturday, marking the beginning of Laos' most important religious and cultural event, which ...

Carol Cassidy started her shop in 1990; sees "beautiful side of globalization." VIENTIANE, Laos, July 22, 2008 — -- In the northern Lao village of Pakor, where 100 people live along a few hundred ...

The festival is an opportunity to promote the image of a peaceful and hospitable Laos rich in cultural heritage to international friends, while attracting both domestic and foreign tourists to ...

Water balloons sailed through the air, bursting against laughing crowds. Hoses and water guns launched water from sidewalks and parade floats alike. Clouds of shaving cream clung to hair, clothes and ...

IBERIA PARISH (BROUSSARD) — The 2025 Lao New Year Festival has come to a close in Broussard, marking the end of a weekend filled with food, dancing, traditional dress and vibrant community spirit. The ...

Sixty years of French colonialism followed by the last 30 years of communist rule has done little to mute centuries of entrenched Buddhism in the tiny Asian country of Laos. These recordings (made in ...

Discover the enchanting allure of Laos in this heartfelt journey as I delve into its rich culture, breathtaking landscapes, and welcoming people. Explore vibrant Lao traditions, indulge in delectable ...

STORM LAKE, Iowa -- People who want to explore the world of Lao music, food and history can do so at a free program called Lao Traditions from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Storm Lake Public Library.