Lao New Year 2018 in pictures
Lao New Year – Pii Mai (ປີໃໝ່, [piː´māi]) – is the biggest festival in Laos and is celebrated extensively all
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Let’s celebrate Halloween in Laos
“When witches go riding and black cats are seen, the moon laughs and whispers, ‘tis near Halloween” (author unknown) Historical
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The origin of National Teachers’ Day in Laos – A journey into the past and a celebration in the present
Public holidays! For most people in the Western world, the deeper meaning of such a holiday is no longer present.
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Global Handwashing Day 2017
Global Handwashing Day in Laos Washing hands is a privilege that should be accessible for everyone. But not everywhere is
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The end of lent: Festival of lights, Boat racing festival, Teachers’ Day
One morning when Nina, one of the volunteers at the LGTC, went for her morning run along the Mekong River,
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One moment in time: The March “Oktoberfest” (October festival) in Vientiane
We had some special guests from Germany only two weeks after our own arrival: The trombone choir “Floss”, named after their hometown.
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Pre-Christmas visit #1: Board member of “Angels for Children” Lars Engel in Laos
Despite his full schedule as one of the two managing directors of BHS Corrugated, Lars Engel (board member of AfC
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Two Lao weddings
Is there a better way to get to know the Lao spirit of trust, love, and intimate togetherness than being
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My first impressions – by Anika Broghammer
My trip to Laos started with one backpack full of clothes and chocolate and a second big travel bag packed
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Teachers’ Day – A day to celebrate?!?
Interestingly Lao people have a bank holiday for teachers – “Teachers’ Day”. The Teachers’ Day, celebrated each year in October,
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Day of German Unity – A weekend of singing and celebrating
Lucky us! We were invited by the German Embassy in Vientiane to join the reception at Don Chan Palace to
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Ban Sikeud primary school is declared “Model School” of Vientiane Capital province
Many years of supporting education for children in Laos by the Angels for Children foundation led up to a great
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