National Handicraft Day — Morning Walk

National Handicraft Day opens with a morning walk from Patuxay to That Luang on Sunday 1 November — gather from 05:30, walk from 06:00 along 23 Singha Road. Wear traditional Lao silk, cotton, ethnic dress or contemporary Lao attire; a best-outfit contest carries prizes valued over 20 million kip. The route links two national landmarks, so expect marshals, morning traffic control and a festive crowd once the column moves. Bring water and sun cover; the stretch warms quickly after sunrise. Contact channels on the organiser post include +856 20 56596242, 55622799 and 77770755, plus HandicraftsLaos on Facebook. A civic morning before the afternoon handicraft-fair programme at ITECC. Wear comfortable shoes if you will be outdoors for long. Message the venue the day of for any last door or timing updates.