Laos celebrates UNESCO's recognition of the Naga motif in Lao weaving as an Intangible Cultural Heritage with a parade in Vientiane on 7 June. The festivities will continue until 9 June at the National Culture Hall, featuring displays, a fashion show, traditional performances, and food stalls. The Naga, a mythical river-dwelling creature revered as an ancestor, is symbolized in Lao handwoven textiles. UNESCO acknowledged this cultural significance last year, adding to Laos' other recognized heri