A Vietnam-Laos art exchange programme
was held at the Lao National Culture Palace in Vientiane on March 11 to
celebrate major events in both countries.
Addressing the function, Director of the Vientiane Culture and
Information Department Van khon Keonakhon welcomed Vietnamese and Lao
arts troupes, particularly those Vietnamese who are former political
prisoners and resilient revolutionary soldiers.
The exchange programme is among activities ramping up to both countries
major festivals, especially the 1000th anniversary of Thang Long-Hanoi
and the 450th anniversary of Vientiane capital and it also serves to
promote relations between the two countries.
The event was also held to mark the 55th anniversary of the Lao
People’s Revolutionary Party (March 22) and the 35th anniversary of the
Liberation of South Vietnam (April 30)./.