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Discover rich cultural heritage with local Luang Prabang festivals taking place throughout the year, including the Lao New Year and Boat Racing Festivals.
The temple in most Lao villages remains the main center for social and recreational activities, usually associated with religious celebrations. Food and Economy Food in Daily Life. Sticky rice is the staple. Chinese, Vietnamese, Hmong, and some other groups favor nonsticky varieties that can ...
Festivals and Celebrations:Holidays in Laos, like in much of the rest of Southeast Asia, are a blend of traditional and religious and festive and fun. One of the biggest celebrations is the Lao New Year, or Pi Mai Lao, which occurs in April. Much like Thailand’s Songkran, this festival...
Pay the remembrance to the dead is one of Lao traditions, and it takes place on Khao Salak Festival. Time: in September Venue: in the whole country Khao Salak festival is held on the 10thfull moon of the lunar calendar for remembrance to the dead. Lao people will attend at the temples...
and witness the Hmong New Year celebrations, all contributing to the rich tapestry that makes Laos a destination of unparalleled charm. Join us on this journey as we peel back the layers of intrigue, discovering the hidden gems that make Laos a sanctuary for those seeking tranquility and wonder...
Some secular celebrations (such as National Day every December 2) are timed according to the modern European calendar, while many other events follow the traditional lunar cycle (in which each month has 28 days) and therefore vary in timing from year to year on the European calendar. Some Of...