The 2018 World Wood Day celebration in Lao PDR came to an end on the afternoon of March 31, 2018 after the results of the woodcarving competition were announced. Each participant went on to stage to accept an awarding certificate. The closing ceremony and event concluded with dance and music from local and international musicians.
World Wood Day is a cultural event celebrated annually during the week of March 21st to highlight wood as an eco-friendly and renewable biomaterial and to raise awareness on the key role wood plays in a sustainable world. Starting from 2013, WWD celebrations were held in Tanzania, China, Turkey, Nepal, and United States respectively, involving participants from over 100 countries and regions.