National Assembly members on Monday hand over consumer goods worth 135 million kip to representatives from the Ministry of National Defence for distribution to military personnel stationed in Bokeo province.         --Photo Lao National Radio

Members of the Luang Namtha Provincial People's Council, Sing district officials, and local residents last week attend a blessing ceremony ahead of a rocket festival, which is a longstanding tradition that always draws a big crowd for a day of revelry, fun, and excitement. --Photo Pathetlao

Media representatives from seven ASEAN nations (the Philippines, Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand and Indonesia) on Monday gather for a photo with staff at the Zhijiang Huaxing Oil Industry Co., Ltd. in Zhijiang, China, during a visit to the company.

Xienghon district authorities in Xayaboury province last week inspect the construction of a 12-metre long bridge across the Peung River in Namkhom village. The construction cost of 600 million kip is financed by the government, residents of Namkhom village, and businesses, with locals contributing their labour. --Photo Pathetlao

A group of youngsters perform a traditional dance in the Pheuksa Garden in Naxaithong district, Vientiane, when young people from the district were invited to visit and explore the extensive garden.