President of the Lao Red Cross, Mr Khamlavanh Chanthalavanh, and his staff last week deliver 80 water filters and 11 solar chargers to a military unit in Ngeun district that is engaged in border patrols in Xayaboury province. --Photo Vientiane Mai

President of the Laos-India Friendship Association, Ambassador Southam Sakonhninhom, and Vice President of the Lao Diplomatic Club, Mrs Malayvieng Sakonhninhom, on Tuesday hand over 500 textbooks to representatives of various libraries. The donation took place at the Lao National Library in Vientiane to mark National Arbour Day and International Children’s Day on June 1, as well as several other important occasions. The books have four different titles, namely “Letter to Grandchildren”, “When You Are Prime Minister”, “Diplomatic Protocol”, and “International Law on Borders”. --Photo Pathetlao

Teachers and students at the National University of Laos, students at the Russian Centre for Science and Culture, and teachers and cadets at the Kaysone Phomvihane Military Academy on Wednesday attend events to mark the Day of Slavic Literature and the Day of the Russian Language at the Open Education Centre at the National University of Laos. An exhibition and the work of the Great Russian poet A.S. Pushkin were main features of the event.

Japanese and other visitors join with Lao dancers during the Lao Festival in Tokyo, Japan, on Sunday. Festival goers gained a firsthand view of the rich cultural heritage of Laos through parades and performances, as well as displays of Lao handicrafts and food items.

Sunday FC and the VIP Xanakham football team last week gather at a sports ground in Xanakham district, Vientiane province, for a friendly match to celebrate the 15th anniversary of their football relationship and to mark National Arbour Day. After a closely fought game, Sunday FC edged out the Xanakham team to win 4-3.