Khmer temple festival-goers in Laos concerned by entry fees

Wat Phou temple

 



(Vientiane Times/ANN) -- Many of those attending the
annual Vat Phou festival in Champassak province told the Vientiane
Times they had to spend almost 100,000 kip* ($12.70) just to get into the event.

One
disgruntled visitor, Mr Phongsavanh Khammalavong, said “I spent quite a
lot of money on several items including the