As the Lunar New Year approaches, the festive vibe in Vientiane, the capital of Laos, is getting stronger as many shops decorate with red lanterns and dragon installations.
The Spring Festival falls on Feb. 10 this year to kick off the Year of the Dragon.
In December, the United Nations General Assembly officially listed the Lunar New Year, or Spring Festival, as a UN floating holiday in its calendar of conferences and meetings starting in 2024.
Spring Festival decoration is seen at a shop in Vientiane, Laos on Feb. 1, 2024. (Photo by Kaikeo Saiyasane/Xinhua)
Spring Festival decoration is seen at a shop in Vientiane, Laos on Feb. 1, 2024. (Photo by Kaikeo Saiyasane/Xinhua)