President Thongloun Sisoulith, Vice Presidents, Deputy Prime Ministers, Ministers, Deputy Ministers and other senior officials on Friday attend the opening ceremony of a photo exhibition on the life and work of President Kaysone Phomvihane. The theme of the exhibition was “The success of protecting and developing the nation is closely related to the life and revolutionary mission of Kaysone Phomvihane”  . --Photo Vientiane Mai

Military personnel from the Ministry of National Defence take part in a rehearsal for the grand parade at the That Luang esplanade on Tuesday, when all citizens will joyfully celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic. --Photo Lao People’s Army News

Army helicopters carrying the Lao and Party flags fly over the That Luang esplanade on Friday, as part of the colourful celebrations to mark the nation’s historic anniversary. --Photo China Media Group

Flags fly at key government buildings across the city in honour of the 50th anniversary of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic. --Photo Vientiane Mai