Mongolia in Laos

Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. The Women's Union of Laos and the
International Women's Society in Vientiane, the capital of Laos, jointly arranged a trade
fair on November 19 in the Trade and Economic Cooperation Center.
Officials of the Mongolian Embassy in Vientiane took part in the event, advertising Mongolia within the scope of the celebration of the 800th
anniversary of the Great Mongol Empire. Portraits of all khans of the
Golden line of Chinggis Khan up until Ligden Khan as well as of women of ethnic groups in
Traditional Mongolian costumes were displayed in order to publicize
Mongolia. Laotians and other foreign citizens visited the Mongolian
pavillion to buy handicraft works and souvenirs while enjoying Mongolian
national food. The guests were shown videos featuring traditions
and customs of the Mongolian nation, its beautiful nature and current
development. According to the organizers, more than three thousand
people participated in the event. Image: Pha That Luang Stupa in Vientiane, Laos, copyright Jaroslav.