AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoBoun Ork Phansa: Buddhists across Laos marked the end of the three-month Lent on October 26 with temple visits, alms, prayers and merit-making. In Vientiane, leaders and devotees offered food and supplies to monks at Vat Chan, while crowds gathered for the capital’s boat-racing festival. Festival stalls are serving Lao favourites such as bamboo-cooked sticky rice and grilled chicken, alongside local products. Buddhist Exchange: A Chinese Buddhist delegation is in Vientiane for the 11th Nanhai Buddhism Roundtable, running through October 30. Lao and Chinese representatives say the gathering will promote religious and cultural exchange, preserve traditional festivals and support joint humanitarian work. Food Trends: A Korean food showcase in Vientiane drew 35 companies and more than 80 products, from snacks to health and organic foods, with consumer promotions and meetings with local buyers.
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