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WORLD4d agoFeature: Lively celebrations mark end of Buddhist Lent, boat racing festival in LaosVIENTIANE, Oct. 27 (Xinhua) -- In Laos, riverfronts come alive with glowing floating lights, bustling crowds and festive sounds as people gather to celebrate the end of Buddhist Lent and the boat racing festival, an occasion that brings together religious traditions, community spirit and vibrant festivities. The end of Buddhist Lent, which falls on Oct. 26 this year, begins with religious observances as people rcambodiantimes · cambodia
WORLD4d agoFeature: Lively celebrations mark end of Buddhist Lent, boat racing festival in LaosVIENTIANE, Oct. 27 (Xinhua) -- In Laos, riverfronts come alive with glowing floating lights, bustling crowds and festive sounds as people gather to celebrate the end of Buddhist Lent and the boat racing festival, an occasion that brings together religious traditions, community spirit and vibrant festivities. The end of Buddhist Lent, which falls on Oct. 26 this year, begins with religious observances as people rthecambodianews · cambodia
WORLDOct 5Frenchwoman buys elephants from abusive owners in LaosOnce known as "The Land of a Million Elephants", only an estimated 800 elephants remain in Laos, as deforestation and exploitation push the species closer than ever to the brink of extinction. Despite the dwindling numbers, a Frenchwoman has made it her mission to give ageing elephants a new home, buying them from their abusive owners. Our France 2 colleagues report, with FRANCE 24's Andrew Hilliar.France 24 [en]