An exhibition and performance introducing the lifestyle and culture of Laos, 'Laos Day 2018', will open at the Museum of Da Nang at 24 Tran Phu on Saturday, 17 March, marking the traditional Lao New Year, Songkran or Pii Mai, and the 56^th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two countries.

A thread is tied on the wrist of a visitor at the traditional Laos New Year in Da Nang. — VNS Photo Ngoc Tang

The event, which starts at 8.30am, will include a photo contest on Laos’ land and people; a performance of Lao dances and costumes; a display of Lao musical instruments and cuisine tasting at the museum.

Tourists can enjoy the traditional customs of Lao people when visitors are invited to wear threads on their wrists and see how Lao women twist their hair in a bun.

Da Nang has built relationships with provinces in southern Laos such as Vientiane, Savannakhet, Champasak, Sekong, Salavan, Attapu, Bolikhamsay and Xaynhaburi.

More than 700 students from Laos are enrolled at colleges and universities in Da Nang.

The city and Savanakhet in Laos launched a caravan service in 2006, and a direct flight route between Pakse, Savanakhet and Da Nang was opened in 2012.

Last month, the Laos-Viet Nam Friendship Association of Vientiane donated rice and clothes to 6 central localities, including Da Nang, hit by typhoon Damrey last year.

(Source: VNS)