Vientiane’s Patuxay Monument hosted a celebration as ASEAN capital governors unveiled a logo representing ASEAN musical devices. The occasion, on 19 September, included a tree-planting ceremony, mixing cultural significance with environmental consciousness.
The occasion featured notable attendees, together with Naly Sisoulith, the spouse of the President of Laos, Vientiane Governor Athsaphangthong Siphandone, and ambassadors from ASEAN member international locations.
Governor Athsaphangthong emphasised that the tree-planting exercise symbolizes appreciation for the success of latest key regional conferences, together with the Assembly of governors and mayors of ASEAN Capitals, the ASEAN Mayors’ Discussion board, and Annual assembly of the AIMF regional community in South-East Asia.
He additionally highlighted the significance of the exercise in contributing to a greener and extra lovely Patuxay Park, aligning with ASEAN’s targets to scale back carbon emissions and promote environmental sustainability.
The newly expanded space of Patuxay Park not solely will increase inexperienced house in Vientiane but additionally reinforces cooperation between ASEAN capitals. The gathering, themed “Enhancing Connectivity and Resilience,” centered on key discussions round inexperienced tourism, sustainable financial growth, livable cities, environmental sustainability, and local weather resilience.
Patuxay Park is now residence to many native Lao bushes, in addition to sculptures, symbols, and nationwide musical devices representing ASEAN capitals.
