Hundreds of people flock to a special market set up in Luang Prabang during the Boat Racing Festival on Sept 13. - Life is a Journey
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/Asia News Network): The annual Boat Racing Festival in the provincial capital of Luang Prabang kicked off on Wednesday (Sept 13) with a special market called Lo Lad, which was set up on Sisavangvong Street and drew crowds of people.
The market was officially opened by the provincial Governor, Khamkhan Chanthavisouk, and former Deputy Prime Minister Somsavath Lengsavath, with senior provincial offcials in attendance.
