Pi Mai Lao celebration in Budapest

The Hungarian-Lao Friendship Association organised the traditional Pi Mai Lao celebration in Budapest on 7th of May 2016. The celebration was attended by about 100 persons, among them lao alumni and their family members who are living in Hungary and abroad, members of Hungarian families who are linked somehow to Laos.

About 30 Lao students were also present who are studying in Hungary presently. Distinguished guests of the celebration were H.E. Mr. Phoukhao Phommavongsa, Ambassador and H.E. Dr. Phouthone Mouangpak, Vice Minister of Ministry of Health. In their speaches, the Lao Ambassador Mr. Phoukhao Phommavongsa and the Lao Honorary Consul in Hungary Dr. Laszlo Varadi informed the audience about the diplomatic and educational cooperation and also about economic cooperation. After the traditional “baci” ceremony the Lao students performed a high level cultural program.