Boun That Luang Festival – A Sacred Celebration in Vientiane
The Boun That Luang Festival has officially begun in Vientiane!This is the most important Buddhist celebration in Laos, dedicated to the nation’s greatest symbol — Pha That Luang, the majestic golden stupa that represents faith, unity, and identity of the Lao people. Lao people believe that Pha That Luang enshrines a sacred relic of the
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
Pho: A Must-Try Dish When Visiting Laos
Pho is a noodle soup dish beloved across Southeast Asia, especially in Laos and its neighboring country, Vietnam—where the dish originally comes from. Pho was created in the early 20th century in northern Vietnam, blending French colonial influences with traditional Vietnamese ingredients. It features flat rice noodles in a fragrant broth made by slowly simmering