Spring Festival cultural gala marks China-Laos Friendship Year in Vientiane

A Spring Festival cultural gala was held on the evening of Feb. 5, 2026, in Vientiane, the capital of Laos, marking the 65th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Laos and the China-Laos Friendship Year. The event brought together artists, cultural figures and audiences from both countries to celebrate the Spring Festival through music, dance and shared traditions.

The gala featured a rich program blending Chinese and Lao artistic elements, including classical Chinese dance, folk performances inspired by the China-Laos Railway, and joint musical presentations by performers from both countries. Through artistic storytelling and on-stage interaction, the evening highlighted not only festive traditions but also the deepening people-to-people bonds fostered by growing connectivity and cultural exchange.

Photo taken on Feb. 5, 2026, shows artists performing at the 2026 China-Laos Spring Festival Cultural Gala in Vientiane, the capital of Laos. (Photo provided to Guangming Online)

Photo taken on Feb. 5, 2026, shows artists performing at the 2026 China-Laos Spring Festival Cultural Gala in Vientiane, the capital of Laos. (Photo provided to Guangming Online)

Photo taken on Feb. 5, 2026, shows artists performing at the 2026 China-Laos Spring Festival Cultural Gala in Vientiane, the capital of Laos. (Photo provided to Guangming Online)

Photo taken on Feb. 5, 2026, shows artists performing at the 2026 China-Laos Spring Festival Cultural Gala in Vientiane, the capital of Laos. (Photo provided to Guangming Online)

Photo taken on Feb. 5, 2026, shows artists performing at the 2026 China-Laos Spring Festival Cultural Gala in Vientiane, the capital of Laos. (Photo provided to Guangming Online)

Photo taken on Feb. 5, 2026, shows artists performing at the 2026 China-Laos Spring Festival Cultural Gala in Vientiane, the capital of Laos. (Photo provided to Guangming Online)

Photo taken on Feb. 5, 2026, shows artists performing at the 2026 China-Laos Spring Festival Cultural Gala in Vientiane, the capital of Laos. (Photo provided to Guangming Online)

Photo taken on Feb. 5, 2026, shows artists performing at the 2026 China-Laos Spring Festival Cultural Gala in Vientiane, the capital of Laos. (Photo provided to Guangming Online)