Lao Voices

The celebration of Boun Pee Mai Lao by Samakhom Fa Ngum in France.
Boun Pee Mai Lao by Samakhom Fa Ngum part one

Video clips from the first Northern Ethnic Festival 2009 in Oudomxay province from April 27 to 30. It was the biggest festival of its kind ever held in northern Laos with the aim of promoting tourism in the four provinces of Oudomxay, Bokeo, Phongsaly and Luang Namtha. The event showcased the cultural diversity of ethnic [...]

Additional photos of Dok Sakura Lao, taken on April 17, 2009 at a street near Don Chan Palace Hotel.

News article from Vientiane Times Newspaper regarding cooperation between Lao and the EU in area of education.
EU hands over 13 schools in northern Laos
The European Union last week handed over 13 newly-furnished primary school buildings to local authorities in Viengkham district of Luang Prabang province in a bid to boost education standards in remote areas.
The [...]

A drive on Lan Xang Avenue on April 05, 2009 with beautiful flower, Dok Sakura Lao.

News update on Samantha Orobator from the Vientiane Times Newspaper in Laos.
Mother of British prisoner says Samantha looking well
Jane Orobator, mother of British national Samantha Orobator-Oghagbon, who has been in detention in Vientiane since last August on charges of drug trafficking, was pleased with the appearance of her daughter, whom she has visited twice in [...]

The month of April is full of beautiful flowering trees in full bloom. The Flame of the Forest tree or Hang Nok Yung Farang is very eye catching around the city, next to the blooming Dok Champa, Dok Koon, and Dok Sakura Lao.

A few photos of Boun Pee Mai Lao 2552 celebration at Wat Inpeng in Vientiane, on April 15, 2009.