Located in the UNESCO World Heritage town of Luang Prabang, the Traditional Arts & Ethnology Centre is the only independent resource centre in Laos. They are dedicated to the country's many and diverse ethnic groups. The centre has expanded to include a growing collection of ethnic minority artifacts, a small library, and the TAEC cafe space for special events. Also featured are a boutique and a stand-alone shop offering the finest handcrafted items from ethnic minority artisans in Laos.