Lao Food Festival attracts crowds of eager shoppers

Dr Sounthone Sayachack (fourth from right), Suanesavanh Vignaket (right) and business leaders cut the ribbon to launch the Lao Food Festival at Chao Anouvong Park in Vientiane. - VT

VIENTIANE: The Lao Women’s Union and the Women’s Business Association on Tuesday (Jan 24)jointly launched the annual Lao Food Festival at Chao Anouvong Park in its alfresco setting by the Mekong River, this year taking the theme “Tasting Lao food, visit Laos 2024”.

The event was graced by the Vice President of the National Assembly, Dr Sounthone Sayachack, Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism, Suanesavanh Vignaket, the spouses of top government leaders, representatives of foreign embassies in Laos, sponsors, and women business operators.