The Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism, Mrs Suanesavanh Vignaket, and other ministers participated in a traditional dance to welcome the New Year at the Patuxay Monument and Park in Vientiane on Tuesday.

Lao artists perform the Lamvong dance to welcome the New Year.

A concert was held at the esplanade near the Patouxay Monument as part of the vibrant and memorable celebrations to welcome the New Year.

A spectacular fireworks display at the park after the countdown to the New Year.