Vientiane Times
Ministry commemorates International Women's Day
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- Ministry commemorates International Women's Day
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- 2:03
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- 15 years ago
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- Vientiane Times
The Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism yesterday organised a meeting at the National Culture Hall to commemorate International Women's Day with women's empowerment the hot issue for discussion.
Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism Professor Dr Bosengkham Vongdara, female public servants and retirees from the ministry, and invited guests attended the ceremony.
The ministry's Women's Union Vice President, Ms Somchit Phomsavanh, briefed participants on the day's history, women's movements around the world and in the country, and the position and policies of the international community and the Lao government.
International Women's Day, originally called International Working Women's Day, is marked on March 8 every year.
The day first emerged from the activities of labour movements at the turn of the twentieth century in North America and across Europe. The first National Women's Da...
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- Laos and Brazil agree to waive visas for govt officials
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- 1:24
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- 15 years ago
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- Vientiane Times
Laos and Brazil have agreed to exempt the entry visa requirement for citizens of either country who hold diplomatic, official or service passports.
The reciprocal agreement was signed in Vientiane yesterday during a visit to Laos by a delegation from the Ministry of External Relations of the Federative Republic of Brazil.
Lao Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr Bounkeut Sangsomsak and Deputy Secretary General of Brazil's Ministry of External Relations Ms Maria Edilenza Fontenele Reis signed the agreement.
Ms Maria Edilenza Fontenele Reis and her delegation are visiting Laos from March 3 to 6 with the aim of strengthening relations and cooperation between Laos and Brazil.
During talks, the two sides reported on the socio-economic development of their countries and discussed ways to fruitfully expand their relations and cooperation within bilateral and multilateral frameworks.
In an atmosphere of ...
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- Seminar on Access to Justice Critical for National Development
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- 1:08
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- 15 years ago
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- Ground-breaking ceremony held for ASEM conference centre
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- 2:22
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- 15 years ago
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- Vientiane Times
The government hosted a ground-breaking ceremony yesterday for the construction of the International Convention Centre (ICC) in Vientiane, where the Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) Summit will take place in November.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr Thongloun Sisoulith, Deputy Minister of Commerce and President of the China-Laos Cooperation Commission Mr Chen Jian and other high-ranking officials from Laos and China attended the ceremony.
Speaking at the ceremony, Minister of Science and Technology and Head of the committee in charge of the ICC construction project, Prof. Dr Boviengkham Vongdara, highlighted the importance of Laos having an international standard conference centre to host the summit.
He said the project is a landmark for Laos in terms of the country's efforts to integrate with the rest of the region and the world, so the Lao government is doing its utmost to prepare high class faci...
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- Lao front for National Construction Commettee Members meeting
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- 2:38
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- 15 years ago
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- Lecture on ASEAN-U.S Relations by Dvid D. Arnord
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- 1:43
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- 15 years ago
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- Wat Phou Festival 2012
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- 1:36
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- 15 years ago
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- Chinese New Year in Vientiane: Year of the Dragon at Phimphone Market
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- 1:20
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- 15 years ago
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Chinese New Year in Vientiane: Year of the Dragon at Phimphone Market
The Chinese Vietnamese New Year is the best opportunity for the communities of those two countries in Vientiane to gather together and be joyful.
In anticipation of the New Year on Monday, thousands of people from the two communities gathered in happy throngs at Hor Kang and Bong-Long temples on Sunday night.
Their temple visits aimed to dispel bad fortune associated with the old year, and receive blessings for the year to come.
A representative of the Chinese Foundation, Mr Meo, said this is also a time when Chinese people like to make donations to those who are less fortunate, especially the elderly.
"Each year, people donate food, money and various essentials to elderly Chinese Lao in Vientiane who have no relatives in the country," he
said, adding that this pleases everyone involved.
M...
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- American Trekking Across Asia Reaches Vientiane, Laos
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- 1:47
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- 15 years ago
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American Trekking across Asia reaches Vientiane
The US Embassy to Laos hosted a special charity walkathon on Saturday to raise funds for reconstructive surgery for children born with cleft lip or cleft palate conditions in underdeveloped countries.
The fundraising walk began at That Dam in Vientiane and ended at the That Luang stupa. It was led by US Ambassador to
Laos Ms Karen Stewart and Mr Winston Fiore, a young American who is walking 5,000 miles across Asia. Participants in the walk included members of the American community in Vientiane as well as people from American alumni associations.
Mr Fiore, 26, whose next stop is Vietnam, left Vientiane on foot on Saturday. He was passing through Laos before setting off on his 'Smile
Trek', an extreme walk that will take him across Southeast Asia and from which he hopes to raise money and create awareness for the International Children's Surgical F...
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- Buddhism in Laos: Ordaining as a Monk, the Story of Sisouphan and his Brother
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- 5:37
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- 15 years ago
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Buddhism in Laos: Ordaining as a Monk, the Story of Sisouphan and his Brother
Buddhist traditions have stayed strong in Laos even as the country develops and modernises. One such tradition is the ordination ceremony young men go through in which they live as a monk for a short period of time.
The reasons for this is simple, to respect your parents, the time and money they have invested in you and to earn merit for them in the after life. There is also other occasions, such as funerals or in preparation for marriage.
The ceremony goes across a number of days and begins with the shaving of the head, and a bassi. Once in the Monastery the men will live as monks, sleeping in the temple, cleaning it early every morning and going out for alms giving.
Join the Vientiane Times Sisouphan Amphonephoung as he and his brother ordained and lived for a week as monks.
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- Archaeology in Laos: Excavating in Sepon, Savannakhet with Dr Nigel Chang
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- 4:58
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- 15 years ago
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Archaeology in Laos: Excavating in Sepon, Savannakhet with Dr Nigel Chang
Digging Through History
Joining an Archaeological Dig in Laos
Nestled away amongst the tress of a small Savannakhet hilltop a group of Lao and International archaeological excavators excitedly worked away. There was a buzz in the air of Peun Baolo, their tireless work had uncovered something special, an ancient burial site containing substantial historical artefacts.
Join archaeologist Dr Nigel Chang as he talks about the dig, his love of archaeology and the exciting frontier that is archaeology in Laos
Thanks to MMG Sepon Gold and Copper Operations, James Cook University and the Department of National Heritage of the Lao PDR for their support with this story.
Music
"Prelude No. 7" by Chris Zabriskie (http://chriszabriskie.com)
"Laserdisc" by Chris Zabriskie (http://chriszabriskie.com/)
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- Travelling to Vang Vieng: Lao Top College Donates School Supplies
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- 1:59
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- 15 years ago
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Travelling to Vang Vieng: Laos Top College Donates School Supplies
At the end of 2011 teachers and students from Lao Top College made their annual trip to Vang Vieng in Vientiane province. The purpose of the trip is to deliver donations consisting of educational materials, food and clothes to Somsanouk primary school students.
After visiting the school its time for the staff and students of Lao Top College to have some fun. They camp and go tubing along Xong river, the main river in Vang Vieng.
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- COPE Concert Raises Money for UXO Victims
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- 2:15
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- 15 years ago
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COPE Concert Raises Money for UXO Victims
Performers and audience members alike withstood chilly winds on Saturday night at the annual COPE Concert to raise money for prosthetic limbs to support people injured by bombs dropped during the Indochina War (1964-1973).
Laos was the most heavily bombed country in the world per capita as over 270 million cluster munitions were dropped on the country during the war.
Unexploded ordnance (UXO) still contaminates much of Laos, with about 300 people killed or injured each year, 15 percent of whom are children. That means every six days a child is affected by UXO, according to Handicap International.
The charity concert takes place each year with the aim of raising funds for the production of artificial limbs.
This year's event attracted more than 1,000 guests, who enjoyed a variety of bands in a vibrant atmosphere.
The line-u...
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- The 3rd Lao-Singapore Charity Run
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- 3:07
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- 15 years ago
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The 3th Lao-Singapore Charity Run
More than 500 people in Vientiane gathered at the Patuxay Monument early Saturday morning for the Lao-Singapore Charity Run to raise funds for Pongsong village in Hinheup district, Vientiane province.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Dr Thongloun Sisoulith led the run, which started and finished at Patuxay Park via the Presidential Palace.
It was the third time the charity run had been organised by the Laos-Singapore Friendship Club.
The event aimed to raise funds for the construction of water tanks and clean water systems, as well as extensions to the local school and community hall in Pongsong village.
The fundraising wasn't limited to the run, with other activities, including raffles, dancing and a photo exhibition capturing the daily lives of Pongsong village children, contributing to the cause .
Speaking at the open...
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- 9th Lao National Games Rehearsal
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- 1:21
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- 15 years ago
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- The organising committee of the National Games hopes to stage many surprises and spectacular ceremonies at the nationally significant event in Luang Prabang province this month.
This is the second time that Luang Prabang has hosted the National Games, which now includes 25 sports. When the province first hosted the games back in 1997, only 14 sports were contested.
A member of the games' Opening and Closing Ceremony Committee, Ms Phaisin Phongsavath, who is also the Deputy Director of the National Art Troupe, told media last week that more than 2,200 people will be involved in the spectacular opening ceremony.
They hope to demonstrate national solidarity through the performance, with an exciting opening parade, colourful lightshow and a surprise grand finale.
"Currently we are working hard in rehearsal for this important performance. Overall we can say it's almost 100 percent ready and most of the show has been approved by th...
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- 2nd Luang Prabang Film Festival
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- 1:24
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- 15 years ago
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- The second Luang Prabang Film Festival kicked off on Saturday featuring 25 feature-length films from around South East Asia and is scheduled to run until December 7.
The festival celebrates film-making in Southeast Asia and gives Lao people a chance to see more of what their neighbours are producing in this art form.
The government has backed the project, instituting special measures designed to facilitate film-making activities and investment in the industry. Last year's festival was a great success and organisers hope it will become a permanent institution and encourage more film-making in Laos.
The highlight of the opening was a Lao film titled "On Safer Ground" by Stuart Ryan and Hedley Dindoyal. The documentary follows a teenage football team from Laos as they travel to the Gothia Youth World Cup 2010 in Sweden.
After the screening the organisers surprised the guests by bringing the entire team, from Xieng Khuang province, onto ...
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- Minister monitors UXO clearance in Xieng Khuang
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- 3:59
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- 15 years ago
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Vientiane Times: Minister monitors UXO clearance in Xieng Khuang
Thousands of people in Xieng Khuang province are benefiting from the clearance of UXO, but many bombs still remain buried in the ground, the national UXO clearance body has reported.
Minister to the Government Office Mr Bounheuang Duangphachan, who is President of the National Regulatory Authority (NRA) for UXO/Mine Action Sector in Laos, last week headed a visit to the province to monitor the progress of UXO clearance.
As part of the trip, Mr Bounheuang attended a meeting to discuss a pilot project for the use of specialised equipment to detect and destroy bombies (cluster bombs) at the Xieng Khuang provincial Administrative Office.
The meeting discussed the objectives and history of the project, use of the equipment, and how to run the project to ensure maximum benefit.
Mr Bounheuang said the widespread presence of UXO has ...
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- Xieng Khuang hosts first Silk Textile Festival
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- 1:14
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- 15 years ago
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Vientiane Times: Xieng Khuang hosts first Silk Textile Festival
The inaugural Xieng Khuang Silk Textile Festival kicked off last week and will run until December 2, at Golden Mountain Garden in the provincial capital, Phonesavanh district.
The festival has been organised by the Golden Mountain Garden Group to promote local silk handicrafts as well as those of neighbouring provinces, as part of wider efforts to boost tourism.
The festival features hundreds of booths displaying and selling silk and other local products. The highlight of the event was a fashion show and competition that attracted a large audience on the first day of the festival on November 25.
President of the Golden Mountain Garden Group, Mr Phoukham Tuanuansa, said "We are so pleased to organise this event to showcase the silk industry in Xieng Khuang province. Silk is one of the main products of our province and we also want t...
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- Laos' Plain of Jars hit by lower tourist numbers
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- 1:30
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- 15 years ago
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Laos' Plain of Jars hit by lower tourist numbers
The Plain of Jars, the major tourist attraction in Xieng Khuang province, will be the focus of a promotional blitz after reports of lower visitor numbers recently.
The Plain of Jars Administrative Office under the Xieng Khuang Tourism Department is currently putting together an advertising campaign and seeking further ways to attract more visitors to the site for Visit Laos Year 2012.
Office Head Mr Simouang-kham Sorphouvanh said the tourism site has recently seen a drop in foreign visitors despite this being considered an opportune time of year to visit the province, with the attractions of cool weather and the upcoming Hmong New Year. Xieng Khuang has the largest Hmong community in Laos.
In the past, tourist numbers averaged almost 3,000 people per month, of whom 80 percent were foreign visitors, but this number has dropped to 2,600 people, mos...
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- Lao UXO Trainees offer new hope for clearance
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- 0:35
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- 15 years ago
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Vientiane Times: Lao UXO Trainees offer new hope for clearance
The clearance of unexploded ordnance (UXO) could soon move faster, following a special training session taking place in Xieng Khuang province.
The training has been organised by the Sibounheuang Bomb Clearance Co. Ltd., with the support of the Lao National Unexploded Ordnance Programme in Xieng Khuang province. The objective is to train up more people in the detection, clearance and destruction of UXO, which lie in the ground in large numbers after intense aerial bombardment during the Indochina War. The training session began on November 21 and will end this week. A group of 13 people are learning about the basics of First Aid, the dangers of UXO, the use of metal detectors, and field operations .
Company Director Mr Somphan Sibounheuang said he was very proud that Minister to the Government Office Mr Bounheuang Duangphachanh, who is President of...
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- Vientiane 2011 Motorshow at ITECC
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- 1:46
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- 15 years ago
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Vientiane's 2011 Motorshow at ITECC, Laos
At the 2011 Vientiane Motorshow at ITECC thousands of people came to see new, luxury and modified cars.
But it was the modified cars that were the real highlight. A mix of Local and international mechanics have given old used cars into a new experience of their own. The cars have had more than a new coat of paint, and feature modern designs, colourful light shows and powerful audio systems and sound effects.
Many car retailers where at the Vientiane Motorshow promoting and selling their cars. Spare parts were also on sale at special prices.
The 2011 Vientiane Motorshow was very crowded this year which caused some logistical issues with parking and getting to and from the event.
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- Fair Trade Laos at Vientiane's WIG Bazaar
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- 2:19
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- 15 years ago
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Vientiane Times: Fair Trade Laos at Vientiane's WIG Bazaar
Walking around Vientiane's WIG Bazaar, Laos, last weekend it was clear that many local Lao producers are finding success in the domestic and international marketplace, but as demand for Lao products grows so does the need to help its producers.
Two years ago Fair Trade Laos was established by a small group of Lao businesspeople and NGOs hoping to use principles of fair trade to help ensure that local producers are directly benefiting from the increased trade of their products in Vientiane and around the world.
Coordinated by Veronique Kittirath from the Bokeo Social Enterprise and including volunteers like Saoban's Bandith Ladpakdy, the group is primarily trying to provide information about the benefits and concepts of fair trade to producers, consumers and government.
Adopting fair trade practices has helped Lao enterprises, such as Saoban and...
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- Laos-Thailand Friendship Bridge Opens
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- 1:27
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- 15 years ago
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Laos-Thailand Friendship Bridge Opens: Third Lao-Thai bridge strengthens regional links
The third Lao-Thailand International Friendship Bridge linking Khammuan province with Nakhon Phanom in Thailand has officially opened, marking an historic occasion for the two neighbouring countries.
Much more than a utilitarian structure bridging the left and right banks of the Mekong River, it will be an enduring symbol of the long-lasting friendship and cooperation between Laos and Thailand.
A groundbreaking ceremony took place on both sides of the river in March 2009 to mark the start of construction work. The ceremony was presided over by Lao Vice President Bounnhang Vorachit and Her Royal Highness Princess Mahachakri Sirindhorn of Thailand.
Mr Fasavath said the efficient construction of the bridge was a tribute to the effective cooperation between the two countries. The bridge was built with pre-stressed concr...
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- Vientiane's Japan Festival, 2011
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- 0:52
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- 15 years ago
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Vientiane's Japan Festival Launches
The Japan Festival opened amid an atmosphere of sadness as a DVD of the great East Japan Earthquake was screened in Vientiane's National Culture Hall on Friday night, but the sombre mood soon lightened.
In the evening and day that followed, local people and Japanese residents in Laos immersed themselves in a colourful programme of Japanese products, entertainment and development projects, and sampled and bought a wide range of goods.
The slogan for the event was "Thank you, Laos! Let's walk hand in hand towards the future," and aimed to express gratitude for the support extended by Lao people following the tsunami in March.
She thanked Laos for donations made to the people of Tohoku, saying this demonstrated the warm friendship and solidarity of people from all over the world for the people of Tohoku who are now gradually putting their lives back together and...
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- Vientiane's That Luang Festival in 3 and a half minutes
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- 3:45
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- 15 years ago
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Vientiane's That Luang Festival in 3 minutes and 40 seconds
The That Luang festival is a significant event in the festival calendar of Laos. The festival spans across 1 week and includes wax candle processions, candlelight processions, fireworks and even a hockey game.
Vientiane Times reporter Phoonsab Thevongsa was there to capture it all and brings you the entire festival in a three and a half minute timelapse.
Music: "Quittin' Time" by Patrick Lee (http://www.patrickleemusic.com/)
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- Vientiane Times:Flood Relief for Champassak Province
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- 3:09
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- 15 years ago
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Vientiane Times Flood Relief for Champassak Province
Champassak was hit hard by the Flooding over the wet season and the Vientiane Times asked the people of Laos to help, they responded.
Around 600 children at seven primary schools in Pathoumphon district, Champassak province, Lao PDR, received handouts donated by Vientiane well-wishers.
The children received educational materials, sports equipment, instant noodles, sweets and drinking water, which had been donated by private individuals and organisations in response to an appeal launched by the Vientiane Times to help flood-affected schools.
Staff from the Vientiane Times, led by news editor Mr Phonekeo Vorakhoun, travelled to Pathoumphon district last Thursday to deliver the supplies.
The Lao Plaza Hotel, as one of largest donors, also packed a vehicle with supplies and sent its Assistant Human Resources Manager Ms Thongsith ...
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- Vientiane: US Ambassador Stewart Raps at StreetWave05
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- 0:51
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- 15 years ago
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Vientiane: US Ambassador Stewart Raps at StreetWave05
US Ambassador Stewart jumped on stage at saturday nights Street Wave 05 festival and rapped live with local Lao rapper Loko.
The ambassador's performance, in celebration of Laos youth culture, was made even more impressive by being entirely in Lao.
The US embassy was a co-sponsor of the event which this year aimed to raise awareness about the dangers of counterfeit drugs being sold in Laos.
The event promotes youth culture in Laos and helped spread a positive anti-drug message to Laos Youth.
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- Vientiane's End of Buddhist Lent: Stage 3, The Lighted Boat
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- 1:01
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- 15 years ago
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Vientiane's End of Buddhist Lent: Stage 3, The Lighted Boat
The third stage of the end of Buddhist Lent in Laos is the lighting of a boat on the Mekong. It is estimated that over 100,000 people were on hand to witness the event and the accompanying fireworks display.
The third video in a 4 part interactive video series by the Vientiane Times, Panyasith Thammavongsa.
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- Vientiane's End of Buddhist Lent: Stage 2, the Candle Light Procession
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- 1:02
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- 15 years ago
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Vientiane's End of Buddhist Lent: Stage 2, the Candle Light Procession
The second stage of Ork Phan Sa is a candle light procession around the temple.
The second video in a 4 part interactive video series by the Vientiane Times, Panyasith Thammavongsa.
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- Vientiane's End of Buddhist Lent: Stage 4, The Boat Race
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- 1:07
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- 15 years ago
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Vientiane's End of Buddhist Lent: Stage 4, The Boat Race
The final stage of the end of Buddhist Lent in Laos consists of boat races around the country. Vientiane's boat race is the biggest and most famous and is the final sign that the wet season in Lao PDR is over.
The final video in a 4 part interactive video series by the Vientiane Times, Panyasith Thammavongsa.
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- Vientiane's End of Buddhist Lent: Stage 1, A Giving of Arms
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- 1:01
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- 15 years ago
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Vientiane's End of Buddhist Lent: Stage 1, A Giving of Arms
The first stage of the end of Buddhist Lent in Laos is an offering of alms at temples across the country.
Part 1 of a 4 part interactive video series by the Vientiane Times, Panyasith Thammavongsa.
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- Laos Handicraft Festival Opens: Watch how many traditional Laos handicrafts are made
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- 1:58
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- 15 years ago
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Laos Handicraft Festival Opens: Watch how many traditional Laos handicrafts are created.
The 10th Lao Handicraft Festival opened in Vientiane yesterday at Lao-ITECC and this year's event features many Lao artists demonstrating the processes of creation for their products. Silk spinning, weaving, and sculpting were amongst some of the skills on display at the event which aims to to promote the skills of craftspeople form across Laos.
The festival also provides an opportunity for producers, customers, buyers and sellers to meet and interact, and for craftspeople and exhibitors to learn about new designs, innovations and techniques that might be adapted to improve the quality of their products.
If you were interested to come see how Laos artisans make their handicrafts in Lao PDR then head down to Lao-ITECC and watch for yourself. On display are textile products, handicrafts made of waste materials such as wood ...
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- Preparing for Vientiane's Boat Race: The History and Hopes of the Ee Hong Maenha
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- 2:26
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- 15 years ago
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Preparing for Vientiane's Boat Race: The History and Hopes of the Ee Hong Maenha
Vientiane's Boat Race is a significant event in the Lao PDR. It signals the end of Buddhist lent and the end of the wet season. Boats and crowds come from across Laos and the world to participate and watch.
But what is the history of the boast themselves?
This year the Vientiane Times caught up with the head of the Ee Hong Maenha team to talk about the preparations for the race but also the story of the boat itself, which dates back to 1973.
Watch and listen as we find out a little more the boat, and how the team is preparing for this years race and their recruitments from Mekong River Commission.
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- Laos' Large Mekong Stingray: An Interview with Its Owner
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- 3:25
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- 15 years ago
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Laos' Large Mekong Stingray: An Interview with Its Owner
Mr Khamtai owns what is possibly the largest stingray ever discovered in Laos.
The stingray is a whopping 310kg was caught last month in the Mekong River in southern Laos, Champassak.
The giant stingray, which has a diameter of 190cm and is now the property of Mr Khamtai Phearsakha, who intends to preserve it for future generations to witness.
Mr Khamtai, who is the director of agriculture for an import and export company in Xaythany district, Vientiane, told Vientiane Times yesterday that the stingray was caught on September 28 by 22-year-old fisherman Mr Phet, who hails from Toum village of Donxay island in Soukhoumma district, Champassak province.
Watch and Listen to Mr Khamtai's story in his own words.
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- Vientiane's Mekong River Front Timelapse: Vientiane's build up to the Boat Racing Festival
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- 1:10
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- 15 years ago
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Vientiane Times Presents: Vientiane's Mekong River Front Timelapse: Vientiane's build up to the Boat Racing Festival.
Vientiane Times reporter Phoonsab Thevongsa captures the sites and sights of the Vientiane's River Front in the build up to the 2011 boat racing festival.
Every year Quai Fa Ngum, Vientiane's main road running along the mekong, becomes a frantic and festive scene full of market stalls, carnival style games and restaurants. it's all in the lead up to one of the biggest events in the Laos calendar, the Boat Racing Festival.
The Boat Racing Festival is part of the end of buddhist Lent and symbolises the end of the wet season. Its also the biggest sporting event in the country and see's many people from across Laos come to Vientiane for the big day.
If you can't make it to Vientiane for the race this year then here is glimpse into what its like, one week till race day.
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- Laos' Biggest Mekong Stingray found dead in Champassak
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- 0:58
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- 15 years ago
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A Vientiane Times Report
Laos' Biggest Mekong Stingray found dead in Champassak, Laos
A whopping 310kg stingray caught last month in the Mekong River in southern Laos, Champassak, is believed to be the largest of its kind ever found in the country, Lao PDR.
The giant stingray, which has a diameter of 190cm, is now the property of Mr Khamtai Phearsakha, who intends to preserve it for future generations to witness.
Mr Khamtai, who is the director of agriculture for an import and export company in Xaythany district, Vientiane, told Vientiane Times yesterday that the stingray was caught on September 28 by 22-year-old fisherman Mr Phet, who hails from Toum village of Donxay island in Soukhoumma district, Champassak province.
"The fisherman had to ask his friends to help him remove the stingray from the Mekong after struggling with it for three days," he said.
"After my relative...
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- Vientiane Times: Flood Relief for Khammuan Province
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- 2:48
- Date posted
- 15 years ago
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- www.vientianetimes.org.la
Vientiane Times sent a team to Khammuan province, Laos, on September 23-24 to distribute educational supplies and food to children in three primary schools in Nhommalath district, Lao PDR, after launching a Charity appeal in August.
The total amount contributed by the public of Laos reached 9.3 million kip in early September, increasing to 15 million kip when Vientiane Times donated a further 5 million kip, including 690,000 kip from the newspaper's staff, in Vientiane.
About 11.8 million kip was spent on educational materials, noodles, milk, candy and cans of fish for Phonsaek, Nakasang and Nongkhiew primary schools in Nhommalath district. More than 220 pupils benefitted from the aid.
According to the leader of the Vientiane Times team Mr Phonekeo Vorakhoun, transport costs pushed the total assistance up to about 13.2 million kip.
Unfortunately, the team could not take the final donati...
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- Floods in Vientiane, Laos: A local villager tells her story
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- 2:47
- Date posted
- 15 years ago
- Description
- www.vientianetimes.org.la
Voices from the floods; an interactive video series from the Vientiane Times.
The 2011 wet season in Laos has been one of the worst in many years. People living in Pakngum District, Vientiane, Laos, have been hit hard by the natural disasters.
Local Villager Bouakhai Sisana from the village of Nonxai in Pakngum district lost all 3 hectares of her rice fields. Now with 4 children her family is under pressure to survive. Listen as she talks of her experiences and her worries for the future.
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- Floods in Vientiane, Laos: A village chief tells his story
- Runtime
- 3:06
- Date posted
- 15 years ago
- Description
- www.vientianetimes.org.la
Voices from the floods; an interactive video series from the Vientiane Times.
The 2011 wet season in Laos has been one of the worst in many years. People living in Pakngum District, Vientiane, Laos, have been hit hard by the natural disasters.
Long Chandee is the village chief of Nonxai Village, Vientiane, Lao PDR. Listen as he talks of the effects of the floods on the villagers now and in the future.
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- Floods in Vientiane, Laos: A district official gives us the facts
- Runtime
- 2:03
- Date posted
- 15 years ago
- Description
- www.vientianetimes.org.la
Voices from the floods; an interactive video series from the Vientiane Times.
The 2011 wet season in Laos has been one of the worst in many years. People living in Pakngum District, Vientiane, Laos, have been hit hard by the natural disasters.
District official Mr Bounganag Souphan-amarh talks of the affects the floods have had within his district. Giving us the facts of the disasters he talks of the consequences to the district and the plans for recovery.
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- Flood in Pak Ngum District
- Runtime
- 3:40
- Date posted
- 15 years ago
- Description
- Pak Ngum District, Vientiane will plant rice on a total of 12,070 hectares this wet season.
It has completed planting on 11,470 hectares, of which 3,621 hectares are non-glutinous rice.
Flooding first happened in the district at the end of July due to heavy rainfall caused by tropical storm Nock-Ten, with 900 hectares flooded.
The flooding was made worse by the release of water from the Nam Ngum I Hydropower Plant.
Now (August 30), the district autorities estimate that 35 villages and 1,300 hectares are flooded, of which 794 hectares has suffered substantial damaged.
43 villages are flooded from the hight of Nam Ngum and Mekong Rivers
- Title
- National University of Lao graduation
- Runtime
- 1:31
- Date posted
- 15 years ago
- Description
- National University of Lao graduation
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- Interview: Num Nguem Dam Opens Its Gates
- Runtime
- 4:25
- Date posted
- 15 years ago
- Description
- www.vientianetimes.org.la
Officials were forced to open the flood gates of the Num Nguem Hydropower Dam project, in Vientiane Province, Laos, due to high levels of water threatening the intergrity of the dam.
The high water levels of the dam is another result of tropical storm Nock-Ten which hit South East Asia 3 weeks ago.
The large volume of water released caused damage down stream along the Nuym Nguem from flooding.
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- Num Nguem Dam Opens Its Gates, Vientiane Province, Laos
- Runtime
- 0:37
- Date posted
- 15 years ago
- Description
- www.vientianetimes.org.la
Officials were forced to open the flood gates of the Num Nguem Hydropower Dam project, in Vientiane Province, Laos, due to high levels of water threatening the intergrity of the dam.
The high water levels of the dam is another result of tropical storm Nock-Ten which hit South East Asia 3 weeks ago.
The large volume of water released caused damage down stream along the Nuym Nguem from flooding.
The Dam is is Thalath, Vientiane Provinve, Laos
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- Elephants Buried - Tragic footage of the burial of two elephants found in Vientiane
- Runtime
- 1:08
- Date posted
- 15 years ago
- Description
- www.vientianetimes.org.la
WATCH THE VIDEO "Elephants Found Dead: A Pak Ngeum district official tells their story" for full description of the story"
In a tragic incident 2 elephants were killed by lightning ealrier this week. A large crowd turned out to watch them buried and to pray for the elephants and for good luck. This disturbing footage shows the elephants lifted to their burial site.
Doctors from Vientiane and the local area, declared the death to be by lightning and not by un-natural causes.
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- Elephants Found Dead: A Pak Ngeum district official tells their story
- Runtime
- 3:30
- Date posted
- 15 years ago
- Description
- www.vientianetimes.org.la
Pak Ngeum District Official Mr Vongdeuan Bounyaseang tells us the story of the two dead elephants found in Vientiane, Laos. From their discovery on June 27th to their death on the 12th of August Mr Vongdeuan recounts how they came to the village, how locals attempted to remove the elephants from the area and the unfortunate event of their deaths.
Large crowds turned out to see the elephants buired to pray for them and for good luck.
The Vientiane Times presents the tragic story of these elephants from Lao PDR.
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- Dead elephants in Vientiane, Laos. Vientiane Times
- Runtime
- 0:40
- Date posted
- 15 years ago
- Description
- www.vientianetimes.org.la
Two elephants have been found dead in Pakngeum District, Laos. The cause of death is still to be determined but local officials of Lao PDR believe it is due to a lightning strike.
A large crowd turned out to watch the elephants being lifted into the burial sites through the use of a bulldozer and then buried.
The two elephants were part a small family of 3, with one young cub still alive. the cub has not been found but many are worried about its safety without the protection and food supplied by its mother.
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- ASEAN walk in Vientiane for 14th anniversary
- Runtime
- 1:15
- Date posted
- 15 years ago
- Description
- www.vientianetimes.org.la
People gathered and walked through central Vientiane to mark the 14th anniversary of Laos accession to ASEAN. Over 200 people walked the streets in the celebration which also coincided with the 44th anniversary of the founding of ASEAN.
Government officials, ASEAN and other foreign Diplomats, NGO staff and leadership joined the people of Vientiane and Laos in the march which went for about 2km.
The march went from Phatuxai through to the Presidential Palace.
Brought to you by The Vientiane Times.
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- Vientiane Floods after Nock-Ten hits
- Runtime
- 1:56
- Date posted
- 15 years ago
- Description
- www.vientianetimes.org.la
Areas of Vientiane are flooded after heavy rain from tropical storm Nock-Ten hit Laos.
The floods affected hundreds families in central Vientiane, Lao PDR, in particular Dongkhamxang village, Hadxaifond district damaging farm land including vegetable, fruit and rice farms.
Local people reported that it was the first time in many years that the water level rose so quickly. The water in the area is unlikely to decrease this year due to the area being the lowest land in Vientiane, Laos, and with more rain on the way.
The water level has also risen in Beung That Luang (That Luang marsh), and people have been fishing from the area while they are wait for government assistance to help them recover from the disaster.
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- Vientiane Times: China Defeat Laos in World Cup Qualifier
- Runtime
- 2:29
- Date posted
- 16 years ago
- Description
- www.vientianetimes.org.la
Highlights from the match and the post game press conference from the Stage 2 World Cup Qualifer in Vientiane, Laos, when Laos took on China.
China defeated Laos 6 to 1 in Thursday nights Stage 2 World Cup Qualifier in Vientiane, Lao PDR. China was ahead 2 goals to none at half time but an early second half goal gave the Laos fans some hope. China missed a penalty and a chance to expand their lead against Laos not long after. The match in Vientiane saw a late charge by the Chinese team who proved a class above Laos with 4 late second half goals to go through to the next stage of the World Cup. Watch highlights of the game and listen to the Lao teams head coach, Hans-Peter Schaller comments in the post game press conference. The Vientiane Times would like to congratulate the Laos team on a great World Cup campaign.
