Vientiane, Nov. 12 -- The Thatluang Festival and Laos Trade Fair 2024 officially kicked off in Vientiane on November 11, featuring a wide range of activities.

Addressing the events, Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone stated that this year's Thatluang Festival offers a chance to promote domestic products and attract more domestic and international tourists to Vientiane, as well as Laos.

It is the largest religious festival in the cultural and spiritual traditions of Laos, featuring a series of activities, including religious rituals, the Phasatpheung procession, the Takbat ritual, and the Tikhi competition.

The trade fair is arranged around the Hatluang square and the Lao-ITECC Exhibition Centre, introducing Laos's domestic products,...