X INTERNATIONAL FOLKLORE FESTIVAL “SPIRIT OF LAN XANG – LAND OF A MILLION ELEPHANTS” 2026

Who Can Participate

• Folk dance groups, traditional instrumental ensembles, folklore singers, music groups and performers presenting traditional customs, rituals and stories may apply.
• Participants must be at least 12 years old.
• Each delegation may include a maximum of 40 people.

Group Responsibilities

• Bring a national flag, a visible sign or banner bearing the group’s name, and a small symbolic gift for cultural exchange.
• Groups may be asked to provide a short ensemble presentation or history, together with photos, videos or other promotional material.
• Take part in cultural workshops, lectures, exhibitions and other activities included in the festival program.
• Behave professionally and follow the festival organization’s instructions throughout the event.

Travel & Medical Insurance

Participants are responsible for arranging their own travel and medical insurance.

• Prepare a free-choice performance program of up to 20 minutes.
• Prepare an approximately 5-minute presentation of your country for festival activities.
• Each group is expected to take part in three festival performances.
• Groups must respect scheduled rehearsals, performances and festival activities.

Participants will have opportunities to discover Vientiane’s cultural, historical and tourist attractions. Visits may include important landmarks, museums, cultural institutions, the Mekong River area and other places of interest in and around the capital.

Optional guided excursions to Luang Prabang and Vang Vieng may also be organized. Exact excursion options, schedules and prices will be provided according to the final festival program and availability.