Hmong New Year in Oudomxay, Xieng Khouang, Luang Prabang and Vientiane Province (between mid December until January)

This year, the Hmong New Year celebration features colorful displays of traditional costumes made from green, red and white silk and ornate silver jewelry. Music from traditional Hmong instruments such as the teun-flute, Hmong-style khene pipe and leave blowing is enjoyed. Other festivities include the Makkhon (cotton-ball) throwing ceremony, ox fighting, spinning-top races and crossbow [...]  Detail

That Luang Festival and Trade Fair in Vientiane Capital - 24 November 2008

This religious festival is held in and around That Luang Stupa, the National Symbol of Laos, where hundreds of monks gather to accept alms and floral votives from the people. The festival includes a grand fireworks display at night. During the day, an international trade fair, showcasing tourism in Laos and other countries from [...]  Detail

Boun Ok Phansa and Boat Racing Festival - 14 October 2008

The festival held after the end of the monks’ three-month fast and retreat during the rainy season (Boun Khao Pansa). At dawn on the first day, donations and offerings are made at temples around the city. In the evening, candlelight processions are held at temples and hundreds of colorful floats decorated with flowers, incense and [...]  Detail

That Ing Hang Festival 18 - 24 December 2007, Savannakhet Province

Celebrate 1 year anniversary of the International friendship bridge II. Lao - Vietnam - Thai trade fair exhibition. Watch the performance show from Middle provincial of Laos, Vietnam and Thailand. Participate the Buddhism activity in That Ing Hang Stupa. Enjoy the traditional sport activity from local residents and neighboring country. Test traditional food festival from local resident. Participate the workshop in [...]  Detail

Hmong New Year in Oudomxay, Xieng Khouang, Luang Prabang and Vientiane Province (between mid December 2007 until January 2008)

This year, the Hmong New Year celebration features colorful displays of traditional costumes made from green, red and white silk and ornate silver jewelry. Music from traditional Hmong instruments such as the teun-flute, Hmong-style khene pipe and leave blowing is enjoyed. Other festivities include the Makkhon (cotton-ball) throwing ceremony, ox fighting, spinning-top races and crossbow [...]  Detail

The Elephant Festival 15-17 February 2008, Paklay, Sayabouly Province, Laos

Paklay town has always been famous for elephants. The expert training and handling capabilities of local mahouts have made Paklay the focal point of Lao elephant-lore. In Paklay, elephants are sacred. They have been man’s best friend since time immemorial. Traditionally used for work in the forest, these magnificent animals are now looking forward to [...]  Detail

Boun Khao Salak (Rice) 14 September 2008

This is for offerings to be made for dead ancestors to obtain merit. Popular and exciting longboat-racing competitions are held to celebrate the River. This festival is held during the tenth full moon of the lunar calendar. Boat Racing Festival in Khammouane Province This is held on the Sebangfai River. At the same occasion a trade fair [...]  Detail

Boun Khao Padabdin (Rice) and Boat Racing Festival in Luang Prabang 30 August 2007

At the Khao Padabdin ceremony day, people visit local temples to make offerings to dead ancestors as well as to share merit-making. This festival includes boat racing on the Nam Khan River and a trade fair in Luang Prabang World Heritage town.   Detail

Boun Asalahaboucha and Boun Khao Pansa (Buddhist Lent)17 July 2008

This is the beginning of Buddhis t Lent. During the next three-month period, monks spend most of their times in prayer and meditation and are restricted from spending nights in other “wats”. This festival is held during the eighth full moon of the lunar calendar.   Detail

Boun Bang Fai (Rocket Festival) in May

A ceremony praying for rain is performed at the temple in the morning. In the afternoon, people gather in fields on the outskirts of villages and towns to launch the rockets with much abandoned revelry. Villages, communities and departments compete for the “best decorated” and the “highest traveling” rocket. Beginning around the middle of May, [...]  Detail

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