Shadow Puppet Theatre & Cinema Tuktuk
Southern Laos
Run by Frenchman Yves Bernard, this magical theatre next to the tourist office tells a story from the Ramayana with traditional shadow puppets, while on…
Must-see entertainment in Laos
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Luang Prabang
Garavek means 'magical bird', and this enchanting hour-long show – comprising an old man dressed in tribal wear playing a haunting khene (Lao-style lyre)…
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Vientiane
A roadhouse-style bar and restaurant, Wind West has live Lao and Western rock music most nights. Depending on the night it can be heaving or completely…
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Vientiane
Bouts of Lao boxing are held every Saturday at 7pm at Houayhong Boxing Stadium, located northwest of the city centre. It's free, and unlike the matches in…
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Vientiane
Dance, art exhibitions, films, literary discussions and live music all take place in this Gallic hive of cultural activity. The centre also offers French…
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Vientiane
On the ground floor of the Anou Paradise Hotel, the cabaret has been swinging along here for years. It's a funny place, with old crooners and a palpable…
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Luang Prabang
The misleadingly named Royal Lao Ballet puts on slow-moving traditional dances accompanied by a 10-piece Lao 'orchestra'. Performances last about 1¼ hours…
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Luang Prabang
The latest films are shown at the Ock Pop Tok centre on selected Fridays at 7pm, screened after a 6.30pm dinner. Tuk-tuk transport is included; pickup is…
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Luang Prabang
Order a drink and a bite to eat and then get comfy on a lounging cushion to watch the latest blockbuster and indie films shown nightly at 7pm. If it's…
