Experience the That Luang Festival 2025 in Vientiane
If you’re in Laos this November, you’re in for something truly special — the That Luang Festival (Boun That Luang), one of the most important and beautiful celebrations in the country. This year, the festival will take place from Monday, 3 November to Wednesday, 5 November 2025, with the main holiday on 5 November. It’s
Pi Mai Lao in Luang Prabang – A Celebration of Culture and Joy
Luang Prabang, a UNESCO World Heritage city, is one of the most charming places in Laos – full of history, spirituality, and natural beauty. Every April, the city becomes even more special when it hosts Pi Mai Lao (Lao New Year), a vibrant festival that attracts visitors from around the world. Why Luang Prabang is
Boun Hor Khao Padap Din – Offering Rice to the Departed
One of the most meaningful Lao traditions, Boun Hor Khao Padap Din (literally “the festival of placing rice offerings on the ground”) is a unique Buddhist ceremony that honors the spirits of ancestors and departed loved ones. The festival usually takes place in the ninth lunar month, around August–September, shortly before Boun Khao Phansa (the
Luang Prabang Boat races
Every year in August , the historic town of Luang Prabang comes alive with one of its most cherished cultural events — the Long Boat Racing Festival, known locally as part of the Boun Hor Khao Padap Din (the Festival of Decorating the Earth with Rice Offerings). The festival is not only an exciting sporting