Laos celebrates traditional Songkran Festival

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Laos celebrates traditional Songkran Festival

STORY: Laos celebrates traditional Songkran Festival SHOOTING TIME: April 14, 2024 DATELINE: April 15, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:08 LOCATION: Vientiane CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Songkran Festival celebrations in Laos STORYLINE: Laos began to celebrate the Songkran Festival, or the Lao New Year on Saturday. The Lao New Year, celebrated from April 13 to 18 this year, is the most important festival in the country. A series of events will be held to celebrate this traditional festival. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Vientiane. (XHTV)

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