Join us in discovering how to be a voice supporting local Laotian art, and unlock Luang Prabang’s charm for yourself!
Beyond the Threads follows the real stories of Thany and Yenlly — two women who found strength, dignity, and independence through their work at Xon Phao, a Lao social enterprise supporting people with disabilities.
The Luang Prabang Night Market is a staple attraction to the everyday visitor, with rows of colourful tents selling a variety of textiles and trinkets. But what lies behind these stalls?
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As part of a growing trend in the city today, some cafés have taken their own spin on the Matcha, creating innovative menus that draw in crowds of local youth and international tourists.
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Nourish is a documentary that offers a glimpse into the first breast milk bank in Laos, run by LFHC. In a country where premature births are common and breastfeeding can be a struggle, this milk bank offers fragile newborns the nourishment they need to survive.
When a school can’t be reached by road, learning finds its way along the river. This video captures the Luang Prabang Library’s remarkable mission to bring books, essential learning resources, and the joy of reading to students across remote riverside communities.
In a country with only four operating cinemas, and none in Luang Prabang, how do Laotians keep their films alive? Through the lens of Ms Vone Liosakoun and Mr Sean Chadwell, we see how a group of passionate filmgoers came together to organise annual film festivals, creating vital spaces for local stories to be shared.
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Join Lu, Silla and Phahua as they bring you on a fun and engaging tour around Phuanmit School! Learn more about the range of enriching classes and activities the school offers.
Laotian public schools do not have the capabilities or resources to teach English. Hence Vanxay, who just like many other Laotian students, has to resort to other creative means to study.
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Follow founder Tsimmuaj Adam Xyooj and apprentice Mee Cha as they share their story of preserving the traditional art of hand-drawn Hmong Batik, and learn what continues to motivate them in safeguarding the art form and its cultural heritage.
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As these young pioneers reach a significant milestone in their educational journey, the film captures their reflections on their time at school and their aspirations for the future. Among the graduates, Bouly and Nu Song share their personal dreams.
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Despite winning first runner-up in the pageant in 2022, Papao vowed to never give up on her dreams and continued training tirelessly to earn the crown in 2023. Follow her as she delves into her struggles and motivations throughout the years.
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Ms. Papao Phaimany Lathsabanthao, crowned Miss Universe Laos 2023, advocates for women’s empowerment and the promotion of Laotian handicrafts. Through her initiative, Share to Shine, she teaches women to weave and sell Lao textiles, fostering financial independence.
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Sketching Serenity delves into the heart of Luang Prabang, a UNESCO World Heritage site with a rich cultural tapestry. Despite its status, many locals are unaware of its significance. This documentary follows the Luang Prabang Sketchers group, founded by Freddy, as they work to preserve and promote their city’s architectural and cultural heritage through sketching.
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Explore the day in the life of novice monk Jack Xaisongkham as he balances his religious duties and artistic pursuits.
Saa paper, crafted from the bark of the mulberry tree, is a vibrant thread in Luang Prabang's cultural tapestry. This documentary profiles Maniphone Manipoun, the owner of Saa Paper Handicraft, one of the pioneering Saa paper shops in Ban Xang Khong paper village.
Being the only publicly accessible library in Luang Prabang, the Luang Prabang Library (LPL) welcomes all visitors regardless of age or nationality. Standing in the tourist heart of Laos, the lively LPL is unlike the common library.
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In Luang Prabang, the cultural hub of Laos, we delve into the pride of Laotian craftsmanship – the Sinh.
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Looking for love anywhere is not always easy. Though love transcends all boundaries, discover another possible obstacle that poses a challenge for Laotians.
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Luang Prabang Kadeng Laos Ambulance Rescue Unit is a volunteer-run emergency service that saves lives at no cost.
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Despite challenges that SOS Children’s Village Luang Prabang faces, the caretakers of 14 foster families remain committed to supporting foster children as they integrate into society.
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Chef Songmy stepped into Luang Prabang’s local restaurant scene at the age of 17 and is now the head chef at local restaurant, Dyen Sabai.
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The Heartbeat of Restaurants explores the unique culture of Laotian cuisine from the lens of two Laotian restaurant owners.
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With a mission to protect traditional storytelling from fading into the past, Siphai Thammavong finds ways to preserve and share stories with new audiences.
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Maginalised and vulnerable, students in the Luang Prabang Deaf and Mute Community Training Centre share their stories on how they overcome daily struggles in their lives.
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Phuanmit School has witnessed the blossoming of friendship among its students in the past six years since its founding. Finally, its first batch of students are graduating.
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Two friends from India uproot their lives to serve children in a rural part of Laos as educators.
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Three generations of women bond over their shared love for traditional Phuluang pottery in Laos and their battle to keep the tradition alive.
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From society-driven campaigns, personal conversations, and surface-level or in-depth explanations - how should we be talking about mental health?
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In an effort to create a more open conversation, university students Jasmine and Gladys are sharing their personal experiences with mental health and thoughts of suicide.
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Embrace tranquillity to overcome challenging times with these calming techniques!
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Hear a young mother's story on navigating an unsupported pregnancy and how this organisation helped her through it.
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Every case is an opportunity, every story is a precious memory, and every battle is a chance at happiness.
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Two young women in Laos express their hopes for more women to pursue an education, sharing their own personal anecdotes and academic journeys in the process.
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Despite hailing from different countries, Zack and Khamhuk have both experienced similarly unconventional routes in their pursuit of higher education.
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Not everyone in Laos thinks that education is important, which is why volunteers Phin and Soutthida hope to dispel that thought by sharing their personal experiences.
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Although COVID-19 prevented us from travelling to Laos, our volunteers collaborated with participants from Souphanouvong University to equip them with the skills to raise awareness about social issues they feel strongly about.
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HOME volunteer Bhing Navato reads her poem capturing her experiences as a migrant domestic worker in Singapore.
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Social media has given migrant workers an avenue to connect with their families back home, but many are using it to do more.
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The writers and editors behind Call and Response 2, a poetry anthology featuring works by migrant workers, share their thoughts on the growing popularity of migrant literature in Singapore's literary scene.
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Pet owners will tell you that raising pets is no walk in the park, but to these six families who have adopted from Causes for Animals, the journey has been nothing short of fulfilling.
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As part of our social campaign with Causes for Animals, the shelter's volunteers give a first-hand look behind working with homeless animals.
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To commemorate our frontliners who have been hard at work combatting this pandemic, Singaporeans come together to express their heartfelt gratitude.
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University students Jennevieve and Shermaine take us through living in isolation after being diagnosed with Covid-19 upon returning to Singapore from their internship stints in New York.
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While the circuit breaker extension was met with much unhappiness, it's always important to look at the bright side of things, especially amidst all the negativity.
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As Covid-19 shut down borders around the world, 10 Singaporean students share their experience living overseas during the early days of the pandemic before suddenly being recalled home.
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After two consecutive overseas volunteering projects, WKWSCI Volunteer Programme’s Chairperson Jerome Wong believes there’s so much more we can do when volunteering abroad.
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Tapping on the silk weaving knowledge her mother passed to her, Veomanee Douangdala decided to use them to empower other women instead.
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Laotian men who leave the monastery sometimes find themselves unprepared to support themselves, but this tour agency aims to change that.
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Follow the entire process of preparing traditional Laotian food passed down through generations.
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Luang Prabang is popular among tourists looking to volunteer, but where should you go? Here are five organisations you might want to work with if you’re ever in the area.
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Handicrafts are an integral part of Laotian culture, and Ma Te Sai hopes to keep their craftsmanship alive.
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Disheartened by how inequality prevents Laotian girls from pursuing an education, Sithong Sokphonexai started his own business to fund their studies.
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It was during a soul searching trip three years ago in Luang Prabang that Colin Paul chanced upon Big Brother Mouse; the volunteer has remained there ever since.
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Feeling hungry after exploring Luang Prabang but unsure of where to go? We got you covered.
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The markets in Luang Prabang are as different as night and day, literally. But enough talking, why don’t you see for yourselves instead?
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Olympus let us capture fleeting moments in time, turning them into lasting memories.
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All children have dreams, and Pilot helped the children of Ban Houehing articulate them during our arts and crafts lessons.
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Traditional Hmong outfits get a modern spin in Passa Paa, which aims to help the ethnic minority make a living through their handicraft skills.
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At-risk youth in Laos get the opportunity to learn practical skills in this restaurant.
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A popular destination for Laotians to learn English, Big Brother Mouse gives tourists the opportunity to learn from locals and travel deeper.
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From a shaman in a remote village to a monk who founded a charity, Laos has an abundance of untold stories.
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Many Singaporean students go on overseas volunteering projects, but what happens when they leave? We look at five different projects to determine their impact.
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Strangers might stop you at the Luang Prabang Night Market, but they’re not looking to sell anything. All they want is a conversation.
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WKWSCI Volunteer Programme has reached many milestones in its very first year. Chairperson Jerome Wong reflects.
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Arts and craft can be a very powerful tool when helping children discover their inner superhero.
Second-year student Raelynn Tan volunteers her time every week to care for rescued dogs. This is her story.
For one student, establishing genuine relationships with residents is key to making an impact when volunteering.
Nurturing children from all walks of life to be independent thinkers through play, creativity and the arts, volunteer Chia Kun Liang tell us how.
Towards an inclusive and accepting Singapore for our migrant friends – one step at a time.
In this article, active student volunteers share their insights on what to consider before deciding to volunteer.
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In today’s digital age, how can technology be used to engage the elderly and allow them to see the world through a new lens?
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Sustainable overseas volunteering projects can be life-changing for beneficiaries and volunteers.
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Almost all Laotian men join the monastery at some point in their lives — but not many continue to become monks for life.
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Behind these shiny, harmless-looking night market souvenirs, lies a bloody part of Laos’ history from the Vietnam War.
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Trash Idol is a group of warriors behind a movement to make Luang Prabang more environmentally friendly, starting from its people.
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With coffee cherries harvested in the heart of Laos, Saffron Coffee is changing the coffee game with their sustainable practices.
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Walk the streets of Luang Prabang at dawn and you will discover a symbiotic relationship between Buddhist monks and worshippers.
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A Singaporean, a Cambodian and a Laotian — despite being from different countries, they came together to build MyLaoHome.
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In 1995, Luang Prabang was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its unique historical architecture.
In Laos, only two-thirds of the 8,857 primary schools have both water supply and latrine facilities — most of which are located in cities.
A holiday trip Susie and her husband Steven took in Laos led to the discovery that dairy farming was not part of Lao culture.
Designed to spark their creativity, our arts and crafts lesson involved using colouring materials and paper plates to make animal masks.
With Olympus, we chased newsmakers on-the-go and shot scenes that were intriguing, giving us precious moments to treasure.
2018 marks an exciting change in direction in the school’s volunteering chapter, WeeVolunteer.
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