Visit Lao Year 2018 to highlight Lao culture, natural charms: deputy PM

A press conference on Visit Lao Year 2018 is held in Vientiane, Laos, on Oct. 12, 2017. Colorful festivals and events depicting Laos' diverse cultural, traditional and natural charms are set to be highlighted through Visit Lao Year 2018, Lao Deputy Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone said on Thursday. (Xinhua/Sengthong Phasavat)