Govt bans public events over Lao New Year

Activities banned over the New Year include cultural performances, concerts, Miss Lao New Year beauty contests and processions, and street fairs in public areas except where approved by the government. - AFP

VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN): All public events are banned over the Lao New Year holiday from April 14-16 as part of the government’s continuing measures to keep Covid-19 in check.

The Prime Minister’s Office on Thursday (March 25) issued a notice to all sectors across the country, instructing them to celebrate the New Year in the traditional way but without public gatherings.