Archived News about Alexandra Bounxouei in the Lao Media.

An AIDS concert tour of southern provinces from November 17 to 27 aims to educate people, especially youth, about the dangers of sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV/AIDS, and how to protect themselves from these problems.

Popular singers from various record companies will participate in a concert tour of the country’s south from November 17 to 27.

Population Services International (PSI) will organise the 10-day tour to Champassak, Attapeu, Xekong, Savannakhet and Khammuan which will feature popular pop and rock performers such as Alexandra Bounxouei, Pan Duangpaseuth, Y-Power, Pouna, Jimmy, the Cells and LOG.

“Once a year we tour the country to create awareness among the members of society about the problems.

As singers, we are very proud to be part of this social campaign for protecting people’s health,” said Indee Record president, Mr Pet.

This is not the first time that PSI is holding concerts to educate people. The organisation has conducted similar past events in Savannakhet, Khammuan and Oudomxay provinces.

PSI also plans a concert tour of many northern provinces later this year, but some places have been rendered difficult to access due to rain damage to roads .

Vientiane Times
By Souknilundon Southivongnorath
(Published on November 04, 2005)