On 21 Oct, Laos SEACTN field team members (from left) Dr Xaipasong Xaiyaphet, Dr Aitlada Soulivong and Dr Khambang Seevanhthong are shown on the Awk Phansa Festival which takes place on the last day of the Buddhist lent. It occurs three months after Khao Phansa, on the 15th day (full moon) of the 11th month of the lunar calendar. It is usually a day of many celebrations, most notably the Vientiane boat race festival, which has sadly been cancelled this year due to COVID-19.
– Text courtesy of Liz Ashley, with thanks Dr Xaipasong Xaiyaphet for photo