(260314) -- LAOS, March 14, 2026 (Xinhua) -- People select books at the Book Festival in Vientiane, Laos, March 14, 2026. The festival is held in the Lao capital Vientiane from March 10 to 15. Under the theme "Books Connecting Cultures," the event aims to foster a culture of reading, promote lifelong learning, and inspire Lao youth to explore knowledge through the written word.
TO GO WITH "Roundup: Book festival fosters lifelong learning, sparks reading culture among Lao youth" (Photo by Kaikeo Saiyasane/Xinhua)
