Consul General Zhang Sheping Attends the Loy Krathong Festival in Luang Prabang
2026-10-28 17:45
On the evening of October 27, Consul General Zhang Sheping attended the traditional Lao Baci/Loy Krathong-style water lantern festival in Luang Prabang. During the event, Consul General Zhang engaged in friendly exchanges with several Lao dignitaries, including former Deputy Prime Minister Somsavat Lengsavad, Secretary of the Luang Prabang Provincial Party Committee Bounthong Chitmany, and Governor of Luang Prabang Province Bounleua Sinxayvoravong.The event features activities such as carrying lanterns for blessings, a water-lantern procession, and the releasing of lanterns onto the water. Colorful lanterns hang along both sides of the streets, creating a brilliant, radiant display. With crowds of visitors filling the area and a vibrant atmosphere, the event showcases Laos’s rich and diverse folk culture, as well as the unique charm of Luang Prabang—a city designated as a World Heritage Site.
