Festival

The International Jazz Festival Vientiane – a new Mekong vibe

Mar 1, 2019 0 0

The International Jazz Festival Vientiane is now a major event in Southeast Asia. The festival draws thousands of Jazz lovers and musicians from around the world. Champa Meuanglao spoke with Micka Perier, founder of the festival, to find out what makes it such a success. Good afternoon...

Festival, New

What’s On

Nov 2, 2018 0 0

Laos is full of colorful festivals and celebrations happening all the time. Stay up to date on events going on around the country and join in the fun! Boun Khao Kai Noy – Xieng Khouang – 5-8 Nov Celebrating one of the province’s most popular products, a small grain variety...

Festival, Travel

Rockets to Heaven, Calling for Rain

May 17, 2018 0 0

Each year throughout the country, between Lao New Year in mid-April to the beginning of the rainy season in June, Lao people celebrate in this hottest and driest period by launching homemade rockets (bang fai) into the sky to call for rain. The rockets are made in long lengths of PVC pipe or...