The course was run as a joint effort between the Vietnamese Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST) and the Laotian Ministry of Information and Culture. Vietnamese lecturers will share their experiences in state management of cultural and artistic activities at district level, as well as cultural heritage, performing arts and cultural life at grassroots level.

“The 5-day course, funded by the MCST will be a good chance for Lao information and cultural officials to learn from Vietnam’s experiences and apply them to the Laotian situation,” said Mr. Vilaython Xithanon, director of Laos Institute of Information and Culture.

Mr. Xithanon added that it will also help strengthen the relationship between the two countries.