Luang Prabang Today

(KPL) A meeting was held on 7 July in the northern province of Luang Prabang to mark the 100th birth anniversary of beloved late President Souphanouvong ( 13 July 1909 – 13 July, 2009 ).
Attending at the meeting was Vice President Bounnhang Vorachit, Standing Deputy Prime Minister Somsavat Lengsavad, ministers, deputy ministers, provincial governors from northern provinces, military officers , students and local people, totaling 2,000.
Addressing the meeting, Mr. Bounheaung Douangprachanh, Governor of Luan Prabang g expressed the Lao people’s and armed forces’ gratitude and respect for late President Souphanounvong who was a model leader of the Lao People ‘s Revolutionary Party and the Lao nation. He also said that President Souphanouvong was a senior leader who always paid attention to increasing the strength and influence of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party.
Through his life, he was committed to solidarity and unity under the guidelines and policies of the party.In the morning session, the ceremonies to open the President Souphanouvong Monument, park and photo exhibition was also held with the participation of party and government leaders from central and local level.
Speaking at the ceremonies, Mr. Bounheuang Doungprachanh said that these would become a symbol of solidarity and unity amongst the Lao people of all ethnicities and will become a significant place for Lao people and a historical place foe new generations to study the revolutionary principles of President Souphanouvong.
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The text from KPL