Boom in skateboarding builds community, the Lao style

Participants at Goofy's Skate Jam in March in Vientiane. - Laotian Times

VIENTIANE, June 18: A recent boom of skateboarding in Vientiane offers creative, welcoming spaces while reflecting Laos’ resourceful spirit and collectivist values, writes Bridget Dooley from Laotian Times.

On Saturday (June 18) from 2.30pm to 9.30pm, a skate day competition will be held at the Walking Street roller skate park near Vientiane’s Mekong riverfront.

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