Laos President calls for solidarity to overcome challenges as country celebrates Lao New Year

Laos President Thongloun Sisoulith. - Vientiane Times/ANN

VIENTIANE (Vientiane Tims/ANN): Party Secretary General and President Thongloun Sisoulith has extended best wishes to people from all walks of life across the country, as well as Lao expatriates abroad and foreign expatriates in Laos, on the occasion of Lao New Year (Pi Mai Lao).

The new year festival is celebrated from April 14-16, when everyone bids farewell to the outgoing year B.E. 2566 – the year of rabbit - and welcomes the new year B.E. 2567 – the year of the dragon.