Vientiane: A special Lao-Vietnamese art performance was held to celebrate the successful conclusion of the 12th National Congress of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party (LPRP) and to commemorate the 105th anniversary of the birth of President Kaysone Phomvihane, under the theme 'Lao-Vietnam: A Song of Friendship.' The event took place on 9 January 2026 at the National Stadium (KM 16) in Vientiane.
According to Lao News Agency, the ceremony was attended by Comrade Thongloun Sisoulith, General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party, together with his spouse; Comrade Nguyen Van Hung, Member of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Viet Nam and Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam; as well as senior and former leaders of the Party and State, members of the diplomatic corps, officials, soldiers, police, representatives of mass organizations, residents of Vientiane Capital, Vietnamese nationals living in Laos, and artistic and literary performers from both countries.
Speaking at the event, Comrade Suansavanh Viyaket, Member of the Party Central Committee and Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism, stated that the performance was organized to celebrate the success of the 12th National Congress of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party, which concluded on 8 January 2026. She emphasized that this occasion reflected the joy and pride of the peoples of Laos and Viet Nam, reaffirming the significance and strategic importance of the Lao-Vietnamese and Vietnamese-Lao relationship. The event also marked 64 years of diplomatic relations and 49 years since the signing of the Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation between the two countries.
Comrade Suansavanh noted that the art performance was not merely an entertainment program but a 'song of history,' affirming the enduring bond between the two nations. She expressed deep gratitude to the Vietnamese Party, State, and people for their support throughout history, stating that the Lao-Vietnamese relationship is a priceless legacy that must be preserved and strengthened for future generations.
Addressing the ceremony, Comrade Nguyen Van Hung highlighted the role of culture and the arts in fostering unity, preserving identity, and promoting shared values. He stated that the special performance represented the voice of culture and reflected the aspirations of the peoples of Viet Nam and Laos. The program was a meaningful spiritual gift from the Vietnamese Party, State, and people to the Lao Party, State, and people.
Through artistic expression, the performance showcased national pride and honored the cultural values and fine traditions of the Land of a Million Elephants. The event marked a milestone in strengthening the great friendship, special solidarity, comprehensive cooperation, and strategic partnership between the two Parties and States.
The special Lao-Vietnamese art program featured performances combining historical narratives with contemporary themes, reflecting the inseparable bond between the peoples of Laos and Viet Nam. The performances reaffirmed that the destinies of the two nations remain closely intertwined, united for peace, independence, development, and shared prosperity.