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OCT-DEC 1994	Wet Pilgrimage to Wat Phu. John McBeath takes us on a fascinating journey to the temple of Wat Phu in southern Laos. When the Lights go Down Low in Lao. Laos does not have its own film industry, much less cinema halls. But one man is trying his best to bring about this awareness in the country. Horizon 2000. An extract from the recently-published comprehensive book Economic Development in Lao PDR:Horizon 2000. Wedding in Laos. A feature on how Phoumi and Chantala get married.
JUL-SEP 1994	Luang Prabang: Heart of Lightness. This picturesque province is being recommended for inclusion on the World Heritage list. Tad Leuk Waterfall. Tad Leuk’s charm and enchantment can be felt by sitting in encircling cool shade for hours. The Golden Quadrangle: Southeast Asia’s Last Frontier. The vast quadrangle area surrounding the junction of Lao – Burmese border, and adjoining China and Thailand, is another fascinating part of Laos. Necklace of Freedom. Silver necklace of Hmong reminds the tribe that freedom is more precious than silver. Soo Khuan Ceremony. This is a "goodbye" party for people departing for destinations far away.
APR-JUN 1994	The Gracious Old. The Laos government is preserving the touches of old-world grace and charm. Mekong: Journey Through Laos. Mekong River has helped shape Laos’ past and holds a key to its future. Laos and Australia Join in Friendship. The Friendship Bridge which officially opened this month has become a symbol of peace and stability in Indochina region. Watch Out, World: Here Comes Laos! Laos is a gold mine waiting to happen. Lao Cuisine: The Raw and The Cooked. Lao food is really distinctive in that the taste is for things raw rather than cooked. But that too is changing.
JAN-MAR 1994	The Women of Laos. Richard Henderson reviews the just-published book "Lao Women, Yesterday and Today". Guide to the Wats of Vientiane. Briefly, the author tells us about the dos and don’ts while visiting the temples of the Laotian capital. The Thao Hung Epic. One of the masterpieces of Lao Literature, Thao Hung Epic reflects the society as it existed from the 10th to the 12th centuries. An Agenda for Promoting Tourism. Tourism Development Coalition was launched last year to promote responsible tourism development and investments. Dr B N Sengchandavong explains. Vientiane. Joe Cummings traces the history of the city in this brief note.