Party Secretary General Thongloun Sisoulith and new members of the Party Central Committee gather at the Kaysone Phomvihane Museum on Friday after placing flowers to mark the success of last week’s National Party Congress.

Lao and Vietnamese performers proudly display the Lao and Vietnamese flags in a show of solidarity.

Lao and Vietnamese performers put on a colourful and moving display.

Lao and Vietnamese singers entertain the audience.

Lao singers perform a popular patriotic song.