21 projects to mark 450th anniversary of Vientiane

Lao authorities have embarked on 21 development projects to mark this 450th Anniversary of the founding of Vientiane as the capital of Laos. These include construction of the new stadium at Km 18th along Route 13 South, which was used as the main venue of the 25th SEA Games that took place last December, construction of an embankment along the Mekong riverbank from Kaolieu to That Khao, a project to expand some major thoroughfare around Vientiane as well as a project to improve and expand the That Luang esplanade and ground.

However, the participants expressed concern over the slow progress in some projects, including the development of the 450th year city, a resort development project on Nongtha swamp and the restoration of Hor Phrakeo Temple (the shrine of the Emerald Buddha image) and Xiengkhouane Park of Buddha images.

Other projects included the construction of golf course, the embankment project along the Mekong River, restoration of Sisaket Museum, improvements to four markets in Vientiane and reconstruction of the old city pillar.

Other projects include a new road linking Savang to Dongdok village through Phongtong village; and another linking Phongtong to Phonphanao village.

The paving of That Luang Square is now complete and the construction of Xaysettha Park is making good progress in the lead-up to the anniversary event.

It is estimated that Laos will need almost 100 billion kip to fund the remaining projects.

The celebrations will be the first time a commemoration of Vientiane as the nation's capital has been observed.

The event will acknowledge the capital's development and the devotion and hard work of past generations who have sacrificed their blood to defend and advance the city.

Vientiane was named the capital of the Lane Xang Kingdom in 1560 by King Xaysetthathirath when he moved the capital from Luang Prabang.

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