JDB Joint Development Bank Men’s Traditional Boat Team Wins 2025 Championship

09/10/2025 10:54
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KPL The 2025 annual traditional boat racing competition concluded successfully on October 8, 2025, at Tha Vat Chan in Chanthabuly District, Vientiane.

(KPL) The 2025 annual traditional boat racing competition concluded successfully on October 8, 2025, at Tha Vat Chan in Chanthabuly District, Vientiane.

The event was graced by Mr. Anouphap Tounalom, Secretary of the Vientiane Party Committee and Mayor of Vientiane, and drew thousands of enthusiastic spectators along the Mekong River.

In the highlight of the competition, the JDB Joint Development Bank team captured the championship title in the Men’s Traditional Boat category. Meanwhile, the Seng Chaleunxay Group Family Company triumphed in the Men’s 55-Rowers Modified Boat category.

This year’s Ork Phansa (End of Buddhist Lent) and Traditional Boat Racing Festival featured more than ten traditional and modified boat teams, creating a festive and competitive atmosphere. In addition to the races, visitors enjoyed a wide range of activities, including exhibitions, product promotions, and games. Hundreds of stalls offered One District One Product (ODOP) goods, general clothing, local food such as khao lam (bamboo sticky rice) and grilled chicken, as well as nightly live performances that added to the celebration’s vibrancy.

Official 2025 Boat Race Results

Venue: Tha Vat Chan, Vientiane

Men’s Traditional Boat Category

1st – JDB Joint Development Bank – Perpetual Trophy, Cash Prize Trophy, 40 Million LAK

2nd – Phanthamit Group Company (Xayabouly Province) – Cash Prize Trophy, 30 Million LAK

3rd – Isuzu Lao Champas Boat Racing – Cash Prize Trophy, 25 Million LAK

Women’s Traditional Boat Category

1st – 3B Company – Cash Prize Trophy, 40 Million LAK

2nd – Tawan Tai Fa – Cash Prize Trophy, 30 Million LAK

Men’s 55-Rowers Modified Boat Category

1st – Seng Chaleunxay Group Family Company – Cash Prize Trophy, 40 Million LAK

2nd – Phanthamit Group Company (Xayabouly Province) – Cash Prize Trophy, 30 Million LAK

3rd – JDB Joint Development Bank – Cash Prize Trophy, 25 Million LAK

Additional honors were awarded for the Most Beautiful Fire Boat and the Best Cheering and Performance Team, further highlighting the spirit of unity and celebration that defines this annual cultural event.

 

KPL

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