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Vientiane Lights Up for the Fire Boat Festival, Celebrating the End of Buddhist Lent

The capital city of Laos was aglow last night as thousands gathered along the banks of the Mekong River and at local temples to celebrate the spectacular Fire Boat Festival (Lai Heua Fai), marking the End of Buddhist Lent on October 7, 2025. Coinciding with the full moon of the 11th lunar month, the annual event drew enthusiastic crowds of locals and foreign residents alike, all eager to participate in one of the country’s most cherished spiritual traditions.

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Malaysia Tourism & Education Expo 2025 Launches in Vientiane, Boosting Laos-Malaysia Ties
9/18/2025 10:37:28 AM
Tourism Malaysia, in collaboration with the Embassy of Malaysia, officially launched the Malaysia Tourism and Education Expo 2025 at Parkson Mall on September 13-14. The event served as a vibrant celebration of cultural diplomacy and educational exchange, marking a significant push to promote Malaysian tourism ahead of the highly anticipated Visit Malaysia Year 2026.
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Tourism Malaysia Launches Visit Malaysia 2026 Campaign in Vientiane with Grand Roadshow
8/18/2025 5:01:50 PM
Tourism Malaysia Vientiane made a vibrant return to the spotlight with its Tourism Malaysia Roadshow Seminar, B2B Session, Networking Dinner, and the official launching of the Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026) campaign in Vientiane, hosted at the elegant Souphattra Hotel.
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Laos Named World’s Cheapest Travel Destination in 2025, Says UK’s Time Out Magazine
8/7/2025 1:28:09 PM
Laos has been named the world’s cheapest country to travel to in 2025, according to Time Out, a UK-based magazine.
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Hin Nam No National Park Recognized as Transboundary World Natural Heritage Site
7/30/2025 12:26:31 PM
On July 29, 2025 — Laos’ Hin Nam No National Park, located in Boualapha District, Khammouane Province, has officially been inscribed as a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site—the country's first natural site to receive the designation.
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Lao PDR Prepares for 2nd Lao-China Tourism Year
7/26/2025 5:45:55 PM
On July 25, 2025, the Department of Tourism Promotion under the Ministry of Culture and Tourism hosted a preparatory workshop for the upcoming 2nd Lao-China Tourism Year, chaired by Mr. Phouthone Dalalom, Deputy Director-General of the department. The event was attended by representatives from the Chinese Embassy in the Lao PDR, various departments under the Ministry, and other relevant stakeholders.
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Hin Nam No National Park: Laos’ Limestone Legacy and Living Heritage
7/17/2025 3:04:59 PM
Nestled in Boualapha District, Khammouane Province, Hin Nam No National Park spans an impressive 94,121 hectares and forms part of one of the most geologically significant limestone landscapes in Southeast Asia. Bordering Vietnam’s Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, the combined area of these protected zones covers over 217,000 hectares, forming a massive karst system dating back approximately 400 million years to the Paleozoic era.
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Lao Art Museum Opens as Beacon of Heritage, Creativity, and Sustainability
7/15/2025 2:16:25 PM
Lao Art Museum, located in Nonsa-at Village, Saythany District, Vientiane stands as a powerful tribute to Laos’ artistic heritage, showcasing traditional Lao woodcarvings and promoting cultural sustainability for future generations.