Da Nang, April 11 -- The Bunpimay 2569 Lao New Year festival took place on April 10 at the Lao Consulate General in Da Nang, attracting about 500 participants.

Held annually as a key people-to-people diplomacy activity, the event continues to strengthen the great friendship, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation between Vietnam and Laos.

The celebration brought together city leaders, representatives from local agencies, armed forces and educational institutions, along with intellectuals, businesses and partners engaged in Laos-related cooperation. Among international guests were Lao Consul General in Da Nang Vonekham Chueangmanivong, Consuls General of China, Russia, Japan and the Republic of Korea, as well as Lao consulate s...