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Lao People's Army History Museum, Kaysone Phomvihane Road, Ban Nongsangthong, ☎ 900662. Tue-Sun 08:30-16:30. Museum about the Lao army . Photos not allowed inside the museum . Video . Red Light Bandit
Avenue Kaysone Phomvihane in Vientiane, on the way to Patuxay Monument Laos
Avenue Kaysone Phomvihane in Vientiane, on the way to Patuxay Monument (Patuxay Park)
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Merit-making ceremony held for revolutionary leaders
Vientiane Times
In a stirring act of patriotism, the remains of the country's first generation of revolutionary leaders were taken from their various resting places and placed at the Kaysone Phomvihane Museum in Vientiane on Friday, accompanied by a traditional Buddhist ceremony.
Thousands of people including high-ranking Party and government officials gathered at the museum for the merit-making ceremony following the arrival of the leaders' remains.
Party Secretary General and President of Laos Choummaly Sayasone and other Politburo members were among those present.
The remains included those of the late President Kaysone Phomvihane, former President Nouhak Phoumsavanh, President Souphanouvong, Mr Phoumy Vongvichit, Mr Phoun Sipaseuth and Mr Sisomphone Lorvanxay.
The remains of a later generation of leaders included Mr Saly Vongkhamxao, Mr Maychantan Sengmany, Mr Oudom Khattiya, Mr Somlath Chanthamath, Mr Osakan Thammatheva, Mr Khambou Sounixay, Mr Sompheth Thipmala, and Mr Vaenthong Luangvilay.
The ceremony, which was led by 120 monks, gave devotees the opportunity to make merit and show their respect for these leaders, whose great contributions and sacrifices ultimately led to national liberation in 1975.
Among those attending the ceremony was Mr Khammeung Boulaphone of Luang Namtha province. He said he was proud of the contributions and efforts of these leaders, who inspired solidarity among all Lao people in joining the fight against powerful colonialists.
Despite difficulties, our leaders were determined not to surrender to the colonialists. If they hadn't been there for us then, we may not have what we do today, he said.
Monk Sithon Xayavongsone of the Buddhist Organisation for Development said There are three things in particular that make me proud of our revolutionary leaders. These include their sacrifice and devotion, their honesty, and their strength of heart . Today's young people should learn from them, so they can accelerate the nation's development efforts.
Today, an almsgiving ceremony will take place at the museum in the morning, with 120 monks again in attendance. This will be followed by the removal of the leaders' remains to the National Cemetery in the afternoon.
At the cemetery, there will be a mass mourning of the leaders, whose remains will be placed in stupas.
The reinterment is part of activities to mark the 57th anniversary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party.
The relocation assembles the remains of the revolutionary leaders in one place to make it easier for the younger generations to pay tribute and recall their good deeds.
The placement of their remains in the National Cemetery serves to express gratitude to those leaders who devoted their lives to the fight for liberation, as well as encouraging a spirit of patriotism and solidarity among young people.
Since the Party Central Committee issued a notice concerning the reinterment last week, various government bodies in Vientiane and the provinces have delivered lectures on the virtuous deeds of the leaders.
The lectures ensured that officials fully understood the good deeds of the leaders and their sacrifices in fighting powerful colonialists, in their bid to bring independence, freedom and prosperity to all Lao people.
By being fully informed about the good deeds and shining example set by the revolutionary leaders, government officials can absorb these and apply them to their work and personal life.
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Lao National Museum (Revolutionary Museum ພິພິຕະພັນແຫ່ງຊາດ), Thanon Samsenthai (next to Lao Plaza Hotel). 08:00-12:00, then 13:00-16:00. Update as of May 2019: the old national museum on Thanon Samsenthai is closed now. There is a new national museum a few km away but it isn't opened yet. This means as of now you can't visit any national museum. Formerly the Lao Revolutionary Museum by name, the historical exhibits on the first floor are modest though very interesting in depicting some of the early history. They include one of the original Jars from the Plain of Jars and various stone and bronze age implements. The second floor provides us with a great insight into the 18th Century Laotian Kingdom and the customs of the day. It would appear that the Loatians didn't treat their guests quite as well in those days, often keeping them from leaving the country for several months. The floor builds up to a fervently revolutionary pitch as it documents the heroic struggle of the Lao against the Siamese (Thai), French and American imperialists. Exhibits include items such as socks worn by Politburo members when they escaped from prison and Kaysone Phomvihane's chest expander. The final rooms, on post-revolutionary Laos, are mostly a photo gallery of pressing topics such as the comrades of the 7th Plenary Session of the Laos People's Congress inspecting fertilizer production processes. The final rooms provide an insight into some of the modern advancements, though these are fairly dowdy and uninspiring. A guestbook regularly features amusing arguments between young western visitors on the subject of communism. Most exhibits are labelled in English, though some French labelling remains, occasionally to the exclusion of English. Foreigner: 10,000 kip, Laotian: 2m000.
A local rendition of Paris' Arc de Triomphe. Besides the elaborate Buddhist embellishment, it differs from the original in having four gates instead of two and being just a bit higher (to trump the French). Reasonably impressive from afar, a surprisingly frank English sign inside the monument labels it a monster of concrete when seen up close - and the concrete in question was donated by the US, although it was supposed to go towards a new airport instead: hence the nickname the Vertical Runway. The monument itself aside, the palm tree-lined park around it complete with fountains is quite pleasant though lacking of shade during the day time. You can climb up to the 7th story for a nice view of central Vientiane and three levels of souvenir shops with less than enthusiastic sales people sitting about. Features a musical fountain nearby that attracts visitors from around Laos and Asia, as well as a World Peace gong presented by Indonesia. Roving cameramen will be happy to charge you for photos near these attractions. 3000 kip (to climb).
COPE Visitor Centre, Khou Vieng Road (1km from Talat Sao (Morning Market) Opposite Green Park Hotel), 09:00-18:00. The Cooperative Orthotic and Prosthetic Enterprise, or COPE, is a local not for profit organisation that provides orthotic, prosthetic, rehabilitation and advocacy services for survivors of UXO accidents and other people with disabilities in Laos. During the Vietnam War (1964-1973), conflict spilled over into Laos in a secret war where more than 500,000 bombing missions dropped over two million tons of ordnance on the country. The COPE Visitor Centre provides visitors with the opportunity to understand the impact of UXO on Lao PDR, issues related to disability in developing countries and the work of the COPE project through a free permanent exhibition.
The Art of Silk, Manthatourath Road, Lao Women's Union, ☎ 7719798 or 2202547. Mon-Fri 9am-4pm. A local magazine says Phone before visiting as there is no permanent staff. free(?).
Kaysone Phomvihane Museum, km6 Dongdok Road, ☎ 911215. Tue-Sun 09:00-16:00. Museum about Kaysone Phomvihane. Foreigner: 5,000 kip, Laotian: 2,000 kip.
Lao People's Army History Museum, Kaysone Phomvihane Road, Ban Nongsangthong, ☎ 900662. Tue-Sun 08:30-16:30. Museum about the army. Foreigner: 5000, Laotian: 2000.
Memorial of president Souphanouvong, Kaysone Phomvihane Road, Ban Phonsa-art. Tue-Sun 08:30-16:00. Foreigner: 5000, Laotian: free.
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Third Congress adopts first five-year Socio-Economic Development Plan
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Vientiane Times is publishing a series of articles detailing the development and leadership of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party to mark the 10th Party Congress which takes place this month
The Third Congress of the Lao People's Party took place in Vientiane from April 27-30, 1982, and was attended by 228 representatives out of the Party's more than 35,000 members.
Third Congress adopts first five-year Socio-Economic Development Plan
Vientiane Times is publishing a series of articles detailing the development and leadership of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party to mark the 10th Party Congress which takes place this month
The Third Congress of the Lao People's Party took place in Vientiane from April 27-30, 1982, and was attended by 228 representatives out of the Party's more than 35,000 members.
The congress was also attended by 150 invited guests from around the country and 17 foreign delegations.
According to the Party's statute, the Third Congress should have been held in 1976, but the Party Central Committee decided to postpone it until 1982. The reason for this was that Laos had only recently been liberated and the new government needed time to take shape.
The 1982 congress saw President Kaysone Phomvihane re-elected to a third term as the Party's Secretary General.
The four-day congress also adopted the country's first five-year Socio-Economic Development Plan (1981-1985).
The third congress identified the general political line and direction of the Lao revolution during the transition period to socialism. This was to “continuously improve and strengthen the proletariat dictatorship; organise and guarantee a state of unity among the Lao multi-ethnic people; and consolidate the people's right to become masters of their country and society.”
It would also simultaneously conduct three revolutions: a crucial revolution in science and technology and a revolution in production, which was seen as the key to ensuring increased output in all sectors, all of which was to be led by a cultural and ideological revolution. Each of these would aid the building of socialism.
The congress also specified the need to expand the country's potential. From being a totally nature-dependent agro-forestry economy, Laos would become a socialist country by primarily focusing on industrialisation. The goal was to expand the workforce, to continuously build and improve productivity so that people's living conditions would be improved.
In terms of foreign relations, the congress reaffirmed the Lao PDR's foreign policy of peace, independence and friendship. The country would continually e nhance its special relations of comprehensive cooperation and solidarity with Vietnam and Cambodia, and attract sympathy and support from revolutionary movements and peace- and justice-loving people around the world.
To enhance the existing alliance and cooperation between the three Indochinese countries, the First Indochinese Summit was held in Vientiane in February 1983. The summit formulated the guiding principles for establishing a tripartite relationship that was a voluntary alliance aimed at furthering solidarity and cooperation among the three independent and sovereign states and maintaining the countries' development and defence.
Car rally begins journey to former revolutionary stronghold
More than 500 hundred people representing government offices and businesses left Vientiane yesterday on a five-day trip to Viengxay district, Huaphan province.
They are making the journey in convoy from December 11-15 under a progamme titled “Return to the Birthplace - Glorification to the Revolution of Laos”.
They were waved off early yesterday morning at That Luang by Deputy Prime Minister Bounpon Bouttanavong and other invited guests.
Speaking on the occasion, Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism, Prof. Dr Bosengkham Vongdara, said the main objective of the trip was to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the founding of the Lao People's Democratic Republic on December 2 and the 95th birthday of President Kaysone Phomvihane on December 13. It would also promote tourism in northern Laos.
The travellers will journey a distance of about 670 km, passing through Borikhamxay, Xieng Khuang and Huaphan provinces. They will have the opportunity to see some fascinating and important historical sites that played a major role in the country's struggle for liberation in years gone by.
The caravan will visit the Kaysone Phomvihane Memorial Cave and the caves inhabited by government leaders. They will then attend a photo exhibition at Xang-Lot Cave in Viengxay district before moving on to Xamneua district on the evening of December 13 to enjoy a traditional arts show by local groups.
In Xieng Khuang province, the convoy will relive the wartime period and visit former battlefields including Vat Phiavat, Vat That Foun, the Plain of Jars, the escape route of the 2nd battalion, Phou Keng stone jar quarry and Piew Cave as well as other places of interest before returning to Vientiane.
The organising committee has made the necessary preparations to ensure the safety and enjoyment of all participants, especially with a view to preventing accidents, protecting the environment and complying with regulations.
Lao NEWS on LNTV: President Kaysone Phomvihane's 95th birthday celebrates.14/12/2015
VO President Kaysone Phomvihane's 95th birthday celebrates
INTRO: Thousands of people from the area on Sunday the 13th joined with the participants of a car rally that had travelled up from Vientiane for a ceremony to commemorate the 95th anniversary of President Kaysone Phomvihane's birth.
STORY: The celebrations in Viengxay district to mark both the 40th anniversary of the founding of the Lao People's Democratic Republic and President Kaysone Phomvihane's birthday took place at a memorial erected in his honour.
Speaking at the ceremony, Prime Minister Thongsing Thammavong recalled President Kaysone Phomvihane was instrumental in leading Laos to liberation from foreign domination in 1975. Every year on December 13, the date of his birth, people around the country come together to commemorate his valiant deeds in spearheading the revolutionary movement.
From the birth of the Party, President Kaysone played a major role in devising fighting strategy to defeat the invading imperialists, leading to Laos' eventual liberation from foreign oppression in 1975, which occurred without bloodshed.
A convoy of 136 vehicles travelled to Viengxay district from Vientiane especially for the event, organised by the Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism.
The convoy, titled “Return to the Birthplace - Glorification to the Revolution of Laos” also aimed to promote tourism in northern Laos and made the journey from December 11-15, passing through Xieng Khuang province.
Following the ceremony on Sunday , the 136 vehicles continued on to the nearby Kaysone Phomvihane Memorial Cave, the Caves of the Government Leaders and a photo exhibition at Xang-Lot Cave. Since 2005, more than 2,000 people from EU countries have visited Viengxay district, along with considerable numbers of Vietnamese and Chinese who all want to tour the fascinating caves. Every year the number of tourists and study groups continues to increase.
Dignitaries attending the ceremony included President Kaysone Phomvihane's wife Madame Thongvinh Phomvihane, Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism Professor Dr Bosengkham Vongdara, Governor of Huaphan province Dr Khamhoung Heuangvongsy, and other Party and state leaders.
Exhibition marks Laos-Vietnam Relationship Year
Politburo member of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party Mr Asang Laoly, who is also Deputy Prime Minister, opened an exhibition on the Laos-Vietnam Relationship at the Kaysone Phomvihane Museum yesterday.
The opening ceremony was attended by a high-level Vietnamese delegation led by a Politburo member of the Communist Party of Vietnam, Le Hong Anh, who is also a permanent member of the Party's Central Committee Secretariat.
The Central Committee's Office of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party, in partnership with the Central Committee's Office of the Vietnamese Communist Party and the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Vietnam organised the exhibition entitled Special Vietnam-Laos, Laos-Vietnam Relationship Year in the period 1962-2012.
This exhibition is also to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Diplomatic Relations and 35th Anniversary of the Lao-Vietnam Friendship and Cooperation Treaty in both Vientiane, as the capital of Laos and Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam.
The Deputy Head of The Central Committee's Office Mr Souvandy Sisavad, said that both exhibitions aim to provide information and knowledge about the special solidarity between the two Parties, countries and their peoples in their struggle for freedom as well as in the cause of national construction and development.
More that 400 images, documents, exhibits and books selected from the archive centres of the Central Committees of two Parties are on display, obtained from the Kaysone Phomvihane Museum, Ho Chi Minh Museum, and the national libraries and ministries of the two countries.
Mr Souvandy mentioned at the opening ceremony that some documents and images in this exhibition are going on public display for the first time.
The friendly relations and special solidarity between Laos and Vietnam are long- standing. Their shared history of friendship goes back to when the two countries were suffering oppression from both old and new colonialists, until Laos and Vietnam finally emerged from the struggles victorious.
At present, under the care of the Party, government and people of the two countries, the friendly relations, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation between Vietnam and Laos will be continually developed in the interests of their peoples, for peace, stability, cooperation and development in the region and the world.
The exhibition provides an introduction to the Lao and Vietnamese people and extols their patriotism and pride at resisting oppressive forces to gain independence, and the development of the special solidarity that exists between them.
Through the turmoil of their history with its ups and downs and a constantly evolving situation the Laos-Vietnam relationship has remained unchanged. We are comrades and brothers, sharing our rice and vegetables.
This exhibition has profound historic, social and human significance, focusing on describing typical events, putting forth realistic documents, images and exhibits concerning the close and comprehensive cooperation between the two parties, states and peoples of Laos and Vietnam, in the development of the two countries.
By Khonesavanh Latsaphao
(Latest Update July 18, 2012)
President Kaysone Phomvihane's 95th birthday celebrated
Viengxay district, Huaphan province: Thousands of people from the area yesterday joined with the participants of a car rally that had travelled up from Vientiane for a ceremony to commemorate the 95th anniversary of President Kaysone Phomvihane's birth.
President Kaysone Phomvihane was instrumental in leading Laos to liberation from foreign domination in 1975. Every year on December 13, the date of his birth, people around the country come together to commemorate his valiant deeds in spearheading the revolutionary movement.
Although he died in 1992, President Kaysone Phomvihane remains highly revered and is considered a national hero.
Speaking at the ceremony, Prime Minister Thongsing Thammavong recalled how the inspirational leader joined the revolutionary movement at the age of 24.
In 1949, he was accepted as a member of the Communist Party of Indochina.
In 1955, with the support of the Communist Party of Indochina, the Lao People's Party was formed and Kaysone was selected to act as secretary-general.
From the birth of the Party, President Kaysone played a major role in devising fighting strategy to defeat the invading imperialists, leading to Laos' eventual liberation from foreign oppression in 1975, which occurred without bloodshed.
The celebrations in Viengxay district to mark both the 40th anniversary of the founding of the Lao People's Democratic Republic and President Kaysone Phomvihane's birthday took place at a memorial erected in his honour.
A convoy of 136 vehicles travelled to Viengxay district from Vientiane especially for the event, organised by the Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism.
The convoy, titled “Return to the Birthplace - Glorification to the Revolution of Laos” also aimed to promote tourism in northern Laos and made the journey from December 11-15, passing through Xieng Khuang province.
Following the ceremony yesterday, the 136 vehicles continued on to the nearby Kaysone Phomvihane Memorial Cave, the Caves of the Government Leaders and a photo exhibition at Xang-Lot Cave. Since 2005, more than 2,000 people from EU countries have visited Viengxay district, along with considerable numbers of Vietnamese and Chinese who all want to tour the fascinating caves. Every year the number of tourists and study groups continues to increase.
Dignitaries attending the ceremony included President Kaysone Phomvihane's wife Mrs Thongvinh Phomvihane, Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism Professor Dr Bosengkham Vongdara, Governor of Huaphan province Dr Khamhoung Heuangvongsy, and other Party and state leaders.
By Khonesavanh Latsaphao
(Latest Update December 14, 2015)
Exhibition highlights achievements under Party leadership
Some 300 items including photos, documents and equipment are on display at the Kaysone Phomvihane Museum to portray Laos' great courage in the fight for national liberation, and achievements in national development and protection under the leadership of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party.
Party Secretary General and President of the Lao PDR, Mr Choummaly Sayasone, former Party Secretary General, Mr Khamtay Siphandone, members of the Politburo, members of the Party Central Committee, and other senior Party and government officials yesterday attended the opening ceremony of the exhibition.
Chairman of the subcommittee in charge of preparations to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Party, and the 40th anniversary of the founding of the Lao PDR, Prof. Dr Kikeo Khaykhamphithoun, said the photos, documents and materials represented very important and inspiring events which reflected the process of birth, growth, and victorious leadership of the Party.
“These reflect the great courage of the Party in guiding the entire nation to success in the fight for national liberation and sovereignty. They also show the courage and creativity of the Party in devising the comprehensive renovation policy,” he added.
Immediately after it was founded on March 22, 1955, the Lao People's Revolutionary Party guided the nation in the fight to fulfil the terms of the Geneva Convention, which was signed in 1954, by protecting the united provinces of Phongsaly and Huaphan as revolutionary strongholds. This led to the signing of the Vientiane Agreement in 1957, and the establishment of the first coalition government.
The defeat of foreign aggressors also led to the establishment of a second coalition government in 1962.
Repeated victories led to national liberation and the founding of the Lao PDR on December 2, 1975.
The Party also directed the renovation policy which has resulted in growing success in socio-economic development and stable gross domestic product. Growth rates averaged 4.8 percent per year from 1986 to 1990, 6.4 percent per year from 1991 to 1995, 6.2 percent per year from 1996 to 2005, 7.9 percent from 2006 to 2010, and 8 percent from 2012-2013.
Thanks to poverty reduction efforts, the proportion of poor citizens has fallen steadily from 45 percent of the country's population in 1992-1993 to 16 percent in 2012-2013.
From an undeveloped agricultural base that relied on rice imports from other countries, Laos has become a country that produces various crops for export.
Last year, Laos produced 4 million tonnes of rice while only 2 or 2.5 million tonnes was needed for domestic consumption.
The Party has led the nation through a period of continued peace and stability and there have been outstanding achievements in national development, defence and foreign policy with Laos establishing diplomatic relations with more than 135 countries. Accordingly, the nation has played a leading role in international issues throughout the region and globally.
By Times Reporters
(Latest Update March 21, 2015)
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PM visits projects in Huaphanh
Prime Minister Thongsing Thammavong recently visited several projects in Huaphan province to learn of their progress.
The PM spent two days visiting four projects in the province, in Xon district, the newest district of the province, at Nongkhang airport, the historical museum construction and Phadaeng cave restoration project.
The PM arrived in the province on December 6 and started with a visit to the new district, wherein lies his hometown, bringing foreign businesses to support the development of education there, before moving on to see the progress of the Nongkhang airport construction project in Xamneua district, which had been slightly delayed due to technical reasons.
During his visit to the airport he was given a report by one of the project's senior officials after which he discussed their problems with them before making some suggestions as to how they could be solved.
The airport project was the su bject of a contract dated June 15, 2013 signed by the Department of Civil Aviation and a Vietnamese investor in Laos, the Hoang Anh Gia Lai Joint Stock Company, worth more than 569 billion kip (over US$74 million).
The Nongkhang airport is being built on a site 31 kilometres from the provincial capital of Xamneua.
The airport is being built to cater for aircraft with capacities of between 70 and 100 seats, such as the ATR72 and Fok ker70, or similar-sized planes.
On the second day of his visit, Prime Minister Thongsing paid respect to the statue of former great leader Kaysone Phomvihane before going to the historical museum construction and Phadaeng cave restoration in Viengxay district, the place where the first party congress of the Lao people's revolutionary party was held.
He and his team of officials thoroughly explored both sites as well as going deep into the cave before leaving the province and returning to Vientiane yesterday.
By Souknilundon Southivongnorath
(Latest Update December 08, 2014)
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Angkham Hotel is 3.1 miles to Thatluang Stupa and Patuxay Monument. Guests can soak up the culture at Kaysone Phomvihane Museum, which is just a 0.6 miles away.
Air-conditioned rooms are fitted with a flat-screen TV, fridge and minibar. Shower facilities and a bathtub are featured in an en suite bathroom. Rooms also provide a seating area.
For relaxation, guests can take a dip in the pool and visit its fitness centre. To stay connected, Wi-Fi is available.
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Lao NEWS on LNTV: History of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party (Part II).13/1/2016
VO History of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party (Part II)
INTRO: Lao People’s Revolutionary Party will held the 10th Congress of the LPRP in January, the mass party members gathering is held every five years to highlight the preceding five years' achievements and to set goals for the next five years. In welcoming the upcoming event, we would like to present History of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party (Part II)
STORY: The revolutionary struggle of the Lao multi-ethnic groups progressed to a new stage and the Indochina revolutionaries were thereafter considered global revolutionaries.
After the Indochina Communist Party was founded, the first Communist Party Unit in Laos was established at Bonaeng Phontiew in Vientiane.
By implementing the orders of the Communist Party Committee outside the country on September 6-7 in 1934, 15 Party members, who represented the members of six Party cells, gathered to open the Congress on Donxingxou Island in Vientiane. The Congress explained the ideals of the Party and agreed on resolutions concerning urgent issues such as improving and expanding Party organisations and mass organisations, strengthening the task of mobilising the masses in rural areas and encouraging a form of fighting with mass characteristics nationwide.
The Congress selected an executive committee of the Indochina Communist Party in the Lao region called “Khana Phak Khaen Lao”. Across the Lao region there were six Party cells with a membership of 32 Indochina Communist Party comrades.
From then onwards the Lao communists disseminated the theories of Marxism and Leninism. They built up the Party at the grassroots level in factories and schools in urban and rural areas, so as to amass a patriotic force to rise up to fight at all levels through various forms of combat.
The Party mobilised people in rural areas to join the revolutionary movement and become the underlying force of the revolution. A wave of struggles by Lao people took place across the country and there were several forms of fighting. This led to the Party seizing power on August 23, 1945, and proclaiming Laos's independence on October 12, 1945.
The Lao People's Army was established on January 20, 1949, and the Neo Lao Issara (Free Lao Front) was founded on August 13, 1950. The Neo Lao Issara was the flag that united and attracted all segments of society to take part in the revolution.
Under the leadership of the Indochina Communist Party, the people's revolutionary movements in the three nations achieved a huge victory in their fight against the French. The revolutionary forces grew continuously and the number of Party members increased.
The Second Congress of the Indochina Communist Party held in 1951 agreed that Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia would establish their own Parties to lead the revolution in its country. The Lao people, who were members of the Indochina Communist Party, took four years to prepare for their first congress.
The Lao communists held their First Party Congress at Nameo village in Viengxay district, Huaphan province from March 22 to April 6, 1955 and announced the formation of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party on March 22, 1955. The Congress elected President Kaysone Phomvihane as Party Secretary General. President Kaysone Phomvihane affirmed that the Indochina Communist Party was the originator of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party.
Our Party was born by combining Marxism-Leninism with true patriotism and a sense of internationalism on the part of a shining workforce. The Party had its roots in two factors developed with the assistance of the Indochina Communist Party which introduced the theories of Marx and Lenin to educate revolutionary officials in Laos beginning in 1930, bolstered by true patriotism.
The Indochina Communist Party was founded and led by President Ho Chi Minh who provided invaluable assistance to revolutionary officials in Laos.
After the Lao People's Revolutionary Party was established, the Party passed down the inspiring ideology of the Indochina Communist Party. The Party clearly laid down its actions, ideology and political direction in leading the Lao masses in the struggle to liberate the nation and gain full sovereignty on December 2, 1975.
Today the Party continues to build on its ideology in line with the country's development needs and leads the entire Lao population in protecting and developing the nation with the goal of ensuring the people's well-being and prosperity, a strong nation, and a society that enjoys solidarity, conciliation, democracy, justice and civilisation.
Brewery pours funding into Savannakhet, Khammuan schools
The Lao Brewery Company (LBC) on Saturday donated 300 million kip worth of educational materials to schools in Savannakhet and Khammuan provinces.
The materials will be distributed to underprivileged students at schools in eight districts of Savannakhet province and two districts in Khammuan province, aiming to improve the standard of education in these areas.
Speaking at Phonesavan Sc hool in Kaysone Phomvihane district, Savannakhet province, LBC deputy managing director Mr Oudone Singsouvong said the donation is in line with the company's policy to fund sports, education, health and other areas of social development in disadvantaged areas.
Each year, LBC gives 480 million kip to hard-working university students who could not otherwise afford the tuition fees.
From the funds coming from the company's steady growth, we will continue to contribute billions of kip to government-supported causes, Mr Oudone said.
LBC is funding a 5.46 billion kip, seven year programme (2010-2016) featuring two projects. The first is the Education Fund to University Students and the Fine Arts School, and the second is the Education Materials programme, which donates school supplies to the country's 45 poorest districts. The brewery works in cooperation with the Ministry of Education and Sports in a bid to help the government achieve the Millennium Development Goals.
From 2007 to 2009, LBC provided 900 million kip worth of education materials to some of the country's poorest districts.
This year, the Ministry of Education and Sports chose eight underprivileged districts in Savannakhet province -- Phin, Atsaphone, Thapangthong, Nong, Xepon, Thaphalanxay, Xonbouly,and Vilabouly -- and two districts in Khammuan province - Boualapha and Nakay - as targets for educational support. It's hoped the new supplies will motivate children in these areas to learn and lead them to a better future.
Last year, we donated education materials to five of the poorest districts in Oudomxay province and five of the poorest districts in Phongsaly province. We hope it encourages and motivates children to contribute to Laos' future, Mr Oudone said.
Deputy Governor of Savannakhet province, Dr Khampheuy Phanthachone, thanked the company for the donation, which he said will improve children's access to knowledge. Director General of the Ministry of Education and Sports' Department of Primary and Pre-school Education, Dr Mithong Souvanvixay, urged students and teachers to pay more attention to teaching and learning, and stressed the importance of education in developing areas as the governme nt strives to alleviate poverty.
Pupils at Phonesavan School gave a performance of songs and dances on the occasion, attended by over 1,800 people.
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Lao NEWS on LNTV: The top leaders of Laos & Vietnam agree to guide various sectors.25/3/2015
VO The top leaders of Laos and Vietnam agree to continue to guide various sectors in the two countries enhancing cooperation ties
INTRO: The top leaders of Laos and Vietnam have agreed to continue to guide various sectors in the two countries in maintaining effective cooperation towards more fruitful friendship, special solidarity and further comprehensive cooperation.
STORY: The visit is in response to an invitation by Comrade Choummaly Sayasone, Secretary General of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party and President of the Lao PDR. Comrade Truong Tan Sang, the President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, his wife, and a high-ranking delegation arrive Laos on Monday the 23rd of March for an official working visit from 23-25 March, 2015. After attending the meeting, which was attended by President Choummaly Sayasone, Vietnamese President Truong Tan Sang and senior officials from the two countries' Parties and governments (1)
On Monday evening, President Choummaly and his wife hosted a dinner at the Presidential Palace in honour of President Sang and his wife, and the high-level Vietnamese delegation.
It is said that, Vietnamese President Truong Tan Sang’s visit, which coincides with celebrations for the 60 th anniversary of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party, is a great catalyst for the implementation of high-level agreements between the two Parties and cooperation deals reached between the two governments. (2)
President Sang and his delegation on Tuesday the 24th of March meet Prime Minister Thongsing Thammavong and National Assembly President Madame Pany Yathotou.
At the talks, the leaders briefed each other on the latest developments in their respective countries and shared views on regional and international events of mutual interest.
Reviewing the fruits of their cooperation, the leaders said they highly valued the traditional ties of friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between the two Parties, governments and peoples.
They agreed that, despite the complex changes that have occurred both regionally and internationally, the special ties between Laos and Vietnam had been enriched and grown continuously, which benefited the two nations.
They also share ideas towards successfully realising agreements between the two Parties and Governments as well as stepping up bilateral economic, trade, cultural, science-technology, and security-defence deals.
As Laos and Vietnam actively work towards international integration and the establishment of the ASEAN Economic Community, President Truong Tan Sang’s visit is motivation for closer coordination at regional and international forums contributing to peace, stability, cooperation and development in the region and the world” (3)
The Vietnamese President and his delegation will also visit previous Lao leaders such as former President Khamtay Siphandone, former President of the Lao Front for National Construction Sisavath Keobounphanh, and former National Assembly President Samane Vinhaket. (4)
President Sang and his delegation will also visit the Kaysone Phomvihane Museum, former President Kaysone Phomvihane's family, the President Souphanouvong Monument, and members of the Souphanouvong family. (5)