Laos makes biggest unprecedented Phakhoun of the world !
(KPL) Laos has made the biggest Phakhoun of the world for a traditional ceremony of Baci that was unprecedented history of Laos, to promote an annual national tourism and conserve a long fine traditional rite.
The Baci ceremony with 9.99 metres high with five metres wide of Phakhoun, in the food festival, was organised by the National Tourism Administration in cooperation with the local entrepreneurs of tourism-hotel and restaurants on 27 July, at the National Culture Hall.
The unprecedented event of Lao history was attracted by crowded Vientiane residents and tourists, including Deputy Prime Minister, Standing Member of the Government, Mr. Somsavat Lengsavad, Minister to Prime Minister’s Office who is also Chairman of National Tourism Administration, Mr. Somphong Moungkhounvilay and ministers to Prime Minister’s Office...more info
Speaking at the opening ceremony was Mr. Somphong said that the Baci ceremony and food festival was aimed at fostering a long traditional rite of Laos and reflecting a warmly welcome and wishing all guests and peoples in the whole country have a longevity, prosperity and happiness all round-year. 
“In particularly, the tourism business units have a successful in business,” he added.
Along with attendants had an opportunity to test all kind of native foods, Mekong region’ foods of 35 booths from various native restaurants and food processing companies displaying at the food festival. 
After completing Baci ceremony was an ancient unique of Lao ritual procedure and carried out by Lao ethnic people through the tying of white cotton to all guest’s wrists and the quests have also been entertained by Lao art fine performances. 
Source: kpl.net.la