World heritage’s birthday

UNESCO’s inscription

Traditional Lao dresses during a parade

Parade for 10th anniversary of Luang Prabang UESCO recognition

10 year birthday procession for UNESCO inscription

Luang Prabang UNESCO birthday - 25/11/2005

10th anniversary in 25/11/2005 of Luang Prabang’ World Heritage inscription

Luang Prabang celebrates the World Heritage birthday (25/11/1995)

Luang Prabang celebrates the World Heritage birthday

Luang Prabang outlines plans to celebrate its anniversary of its World Heritage Site listing by UNESCO, since 1995.

Vientiane Times reported an official celebration will take place in Luang Prabang 7 to 9 December to mark the anniversary.

Activities will include seminars on the protection, conservation and development of the town as a World Heritage Site, as well as meetings and a public parade, photo exhibition, and drawing contest for young people.

These events will focus on Luang Prabang and its role as the country’s top tourist destination while supporting handicraft sales, as well as cultural performances and sports.

The highlights of the event will be an elephant parade led by a white elephant.

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