Ock Pop Tok Visits Xieng Khouang Weavers
Ock Pop Tok recently visited a group in its Village Weaver Project at Ban Phienghong Village in Xieng Khouang Province. The trip aimed to follow up on the original 2017 training program, bring raw materials, and introduce new product designs for future pieces. Ban Phienghong is one of the villages participating in the Village
American Uni Students Learn about Laos
An Arkansas University visiting architecture student from Laos, Nout Keomany Phengmeuang, gave students a presentation, “Laos, A Paradise of adventure”, to create awareness in the country’s culture and traditions, lifestyle, food, and attractions on 27 March as part of the Holcombe Global Series. Read the entire story.
Meet BikingMan Laos’ Local Partners
BikingMan needs solid local partners when organising unassisted ultracycling races in the middle of nowhere. They hit pay dirt in Laos with four strong supporters, in different fields, immediately stepping up to help . Sanctuary Luang Prabang Hotel is hosting the Race Village and serving as the start/finish line, while. Sanctuary Pakbeng Lodge’s role
Sanctuary Spring Update
News keeps pouring in from Sanctuary Hotels & Resorts: Green Season deals, an addition to the Mekong Elephant Park, and sponsorship of BikingMan Laos ultracycling race. Sanctuary is welcoming the Lao New Year with a slate of deals. Spend two nights at the Luang Prabang hotel and get a third night free. The Nam
Film Being Shot in Luang Prabang
By Alex Robb-Millar, White Elephant Adventures As the sun was rising on a cool winter’s morning in the misty mountainous city of Luang Prabang, an unusual sight was developing before the eyes of local people eating their morning street-side bowl of steaming khao piek khao (rice congee). It’s not often roads are closed off
New PG Flights Link Luang Prabang to Thai Beach
In January, We Are Lao reported Bangkok Airway’s (PG) launch of direct flights between Luang Prabang and Chiang Mai. In early March, the airline announced a new direct route from the northern Thai hub to the seaside resort, Krabi. PG already offers Bangkok-Luang Prabang flights that will kick off a Thai-Lao circuit that ends
60 Ancient Buddha Images Discovered in Khammouane
Adapted from Vientiane Times article by Siladda Souliyong Local residents have found about 60 ancient Buddha images in Tham Phapheenoy Cave near Khamphalaeng Village in Khammouane province, which authorities estimate to be hundreds of years old. An official at the Mahaxay District Information, Culture and Tourism Department, Kaikeo Bounmany, said the Buddha images were
Tourism is Linchpin in Laos’ Green Growth Strategy
Adapted from Vientiane Times article by Ekaphone Phouthonesy The Lao government is pointing to tourism as the key to driving the country’s commitment to the National Green Growth Strategy. The 2030 strategy, which was unveiled earlier this month, provides a pathway for the mainstreaming of environmentally-friendly policies into the programmes of all government departments
Lao Event Update: March 2019
The Na Kai Festival is being held in Nakai District, Khammouane on 29-30 March to promote sustainable community-based tourism in the province. The festival will focus on the area’s lifestyle, and will present musical performances and free camping. For more information, visit the event’s Facebook Page. The Savannakhet Trail 2019 marathon will be run
Laos Lowers Chinese Visa Fees
Laos has lowered the visa fees for Chinese tourists from USD14 to USD10 to make it easier for them to travel to the country, Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism Dr Bosengkham Vongdara said at a recent tourism promotion meeting in Shanghai. Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism Dr Bosengkham Vongdara Dr Bosengkham added
