AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoLao Language & Education: Laos, with Australia’s support, showcased its “Spoken Lao” Grade 1 teaching materials at the What Works Hub for Global Education Conference in Oxford, sharing how classroom research helped scale the program nationally for Lao listening and speaking—especially for non-Lao-speaking children. Arts & Culture Exchange: More than 20 ASEAN media representatives visited Guangxi Arts University, where arts education is being used to build cross-border cultural understanding, with students and teachers from Laos among the mix. Performing Arts (Diaspora): Los Angeles Children’s Chorus kicks off its 2026–27 season with major engagements, including performances tied to LA Opera’s new “Carmen” production and a “Bach to Broadway” benefit concert in Pasadena. Food & Hospitality (Lao-linked): Lao Sze Chuan opened a new U.S. location in Strongsville, expanding the brand’s Chinese-Sichuan dining experience with upgraded interiors and menu presentation. Sports as Culture: Teqball made its Asian Games debut, with South Korea’s Lee Jun-suk sweeping the men’s singles group stage—another reminder that new sports can quickly become arts-like showcases of skill.
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