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National Day
Observed byLaos
TypeNational holiday
SignificanceAnniversary of the establishment of the Lao PDR
CelebrationsParades and dancing at That Luang temple
Date2 December
Frequencyannual

Lao National Day (Lao: ວັນຊາດ) is a public holiday in Laos held on December 2 to mark the end of the monarchy and the establishment of the Lao People's Democratic Republic in 1975.[1]

Celebrations often include flying the flags of Laos and the Lao People's Revolutionary Party,[2] military parades, and speeches by government officials.[3]

References

  1. ^ "Lao People's Democratic Republic's National Day". United States Department of State. Retrieved 26 April 2020.
  2. ^ "Events & Festivals". Retrieved 2023-12-03.
  3. ^ Stephen (2019-01-10). "Laos Festivals & Holidays | Top 5 Biggest Festivals & Holidays in Laos". Retrieved 2023-12-03.


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