(KPL) Upgrading work is being carried out on the Luang Prabang International Airport so that it could get the huge Airbus 320 to taxi on its runway.
China CAMC Engineering Company has won the tender for this project and commenced work on October 22 2007.
The work is scheduled for completion 45 months later, in late 2011.A stone laying ceremony for the expansion project was held on 29 May. Governor of Luang Prabang, Mr. Bounheuang Duangphachanh, Deputy Minister of Public Works and Transport, Mr Sithong Thongkeo, China’s ambassador to Laos, Ms. Bu Jiangua, and relevant officials from the two sides attended this ceremony, held at the airport of this northern province.
The government of China funds this upgrading work with a loan of US$ 86.42 million.
On completion, the runway will be extended to 2,900 metres in length and widened to 45 metres and with an enlarged parking area for aircraft.

The Luang Prabang Film Festival is set for December 4 to 11 with plans to present more than 30 films from Southeast Asia.

Marking the 35th anniversary of the Lao PDR and Luang Prabang's 15th year on the UNESCO World Heritage Site list, the free screenings will take place in two outdoor venues in the old royal capital of Laos.

After the festival, four films will tour other provinces in Laos, with screenings held over two-night stops in each city.

Project goals include encouraging and celebrating filmmaking in Southeast Asia, stimulating a film industry in Laos, educating Laotians about the art of film and also media literacy, inspire young Laotians to enter the film industry and support the local economy through tourism.

Check the website LPFilmFest.org over the coming months for more about the films.
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