23 talented woodcarvers from Laos were selected to participate in the woodcarving competition. They worked on their woodcarving works for three intense days that reflected the event theme of "Life" in Lao and the Lao people. A professional panel of judges reviewed all the carvings and winners were awarded at the closing ceremony. Local carvers also brought some of their high quality works to exhibit at the venue that showed their skills and creativity.
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.