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flag The Vat Phou Festival in Laos celebrated the 25th anniversary of its UNESCO status with cultural events, heritage activities, and spiritual traditions.

flag The Vat Phou Festival, held January 31 to February 2, 2026, in southern Laos, marked the 25th anniversary of the ancient temple complex’s UNESCO designation. flag Celebrated at a site over 1,000 years old, the event drew locals and international visitors for cultural performances, traditional sports, religious ceremonies, storytelling, drone displays, and a market highlighting regional crafts and agriculture under the “One District, One Product” program. flag Families and travelers used the festival to reconnect with heritage and nature, while almsgiving and other merit-making activities concluded the event, reflecting its spiritual and cultural significance.

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