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A Tribe from Laos

In the north of Laos, dawn breaks over the mountains of Annam and the banks of the Mekong River, near vietnam. Here live the ekor tribe

Salaebe is where Bojam and Bunseng live. They belong to the Ekor tribe.

As soon as he wakes, the head of the family prepares a pipe to help him face the new day.
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phasad pheung procession

Wax castle procession: a thriving Lao tradition

Introduction: Thousands of people in Vientiane, bearing colourfully decorated castle-like structures adorned with yellow wax petals, gathered on Wednesday the 5th of November at That Luang stupa for the annual procession, a colourful and joyous event that is typical of Lao customs. Thousands turn out for wax castle procession which is one of the highlights of the annual That Luang Festival.
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Pha That Luang Festival

Its time to pay homage to the golden grand stupa, the magnificent festival that takes place in Vientiane from October 31 to November 6

Introduction: This is the time of year when everyone comes to pay homage to the golden grand stupa, and the magnificent festival that takes place in Vientiane from October 31 to November 6 is the country’s most widely celebrated.
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Pha That Luang Festival

Pha That Luang Festival starts Friday

The coming of the annual Festival to mark That Luang’s 448th anniversary, which will run from October 31 to November 6.

Introduction: Vientiane residents, people from many provinces of Laos as well as foreign tourists and expatriates are anticipating the coming of the annual That Luang Festival, which will run from October 31 to November 6.
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Lao ITECC

Lao Handicraft Festival 2014 kicks off

The 13th Lao Handicraft Festival 2014 kicks off featuring a variety of domestic products

Introduction: The 13th Lao Handicraft Festival 2014 featuring a variety of domestic products at Lao-ITECC in Vientiane, was officially launched on Monday the 13 and will end on October 19. The handicraft festival is offered different interesting activities, including the product contest, product demonstrations, seminars, fashion show and exhibitions.
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vientiane boat races

More teams at Boat Racing Festival

More boat racing teams from the capital city, the provinces of Luang Prabang and Vientiane to compete at this year’s boat racing celebrations

Introduction: Many boat racing teams from the capital city as well as the provinces of Luang Prabang and Vientiane will be ready to challenge their rivals during this year’s boat racing celebrations to mark the end of Buddhist Lent.
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