Vientiane: General Secretary of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party (LPRP) Central Committee and President Thongloun Sisoulith and Vietnamese State President Luong Cuong attended the traditional Lao New Year (Bunpimay) wrist-tying ceremony to wish for good fortune in the year ahead in Vientiane on April 24 evening.

According to Vietnam News Agency, the ceremony is a significant cultural event marking the start of the Lao New Year. The wrist-tying practice symbolizes unity and blessings for prosperity and health in the upcoming year. The presence of both leaders highlights the strong ties between Laos and Vietnam. The event was an opportunity for leaders to engage in cultural exchange and foster goodwill between the two nations.