Laos prepares to open largest museum


The owner of the Vientiane Museum of Contemporary Arts, Phisith Xayathith. - Photo: Pathedlao Daily newspaper

VIENTIANE: A Lao businessman has spent US$50 million to develop an area near the Nong Xeum irrigation reservoir to establish the Vientiane Museum of Contemporary Arts, which will bring together 10,000 rare wood products, artworks and ancient artifacts.

The museum is expected to become an interesting tourist attraction, according to Pathedlao Daily newspaper.

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