A Nanhai Buddhist delegation from the Guangdong Buddhist Association and the Shenzhen Buddhist Association and Hongfa temple in Shenzhen, Guangdong province, China, and President of the Central Buddhist Fellowship Organisation of Laos, the Most Venerable Maha Veth Masenai, on Monday offer alms to monks at Sisaket temple in Vientiane to mark the end of Buddhist Lent. The almsgiving took place in the run up to the 11th Nanhai Buddhism Roundtable at the National Convention Centre in Vientiane on October 28.

National Assembly President Dr Sonexay Siphandone, former Vice President of Laos Mrs Pany Yathotou, and Champasak provincial authorities on Monday offer alms to monks in a ceremony to mark the end of Buddhist Lent. --Photo Champamai newspaper

President of the Lao Front for National Development, Prof. Dr Kikeo Khaykhamphithoune, and other officials on Monday offer alms to monks at Sisaketh temple, marking the end of Lent and participation in the 11th Nanhai Buddhism Roundtable.

Representatives of the Patriotic and People-oriented Science and Technology Group (PPST Group) on Sunday give 2.5 billion kip to the Secretary of the Khammuan Provincial Party Committee, Mr Xaysana Khotphouthone (third left), to help establish the Panam commune office and essential infrastructure, and upgrade public services at the grassroots level.    --Photo Khammuan News

During a working visit to Champasak province on Sunday, former Vice President of Laos, Mrs Pany Yathotou, and a group of officials hand over 365 million kip from the NTP Public Company to help finance repairs to a primary school in Pakse city that suffered extensive damage during recent flooding. The province’s leaders also provided educational and sports equipment for the school. --Photo Champamai newspaper

Lao Red Cross staff and volunteers attend the End Of The Road Festival in Vientiane, ready to provide first aid under the First Aid Services for Communities programme. A group of 44 personnel were on hand to offer assistance while two ambulances were also on standby at the event.