The Lao New Year, also known as Songkran, is one of the most important and widely celebrated festivals in Laos. The festival marks the traditional New Year and is observed throughout the country with various festivities, but Luang Prabang is an especially charming and culturally rich place to experience the Songkran celebrations. Here’s an overview …
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Lao Food Festival
The Lao Food Festival is an annual event that celebrates the rich and diverse culinary heritage of Laos, usually held at Chao Anouvong Park, Mekong Riverside in Vientiane, Laos. Lao Food Festival is just one of the many cultural events and festivals held in Laos throughout the year. The country’s festivals are known for their …
Luang Prabang Boat Racing Festival
The Luang Prabang Boat Racing Festival, also known as the Boun Souang Heua, is a significant and vibrant event held annually in Luang Prabang, Laos. The festival typically takes place around the end of the Buddhist Lent, which falls in October. It is a time of celebration, unity, and cultural pride for the local community …
Nam Kat Waterfall
Nam Kat Waterfall is not well known but stunning natural attraction located in the province of Oudomxay, Laos. It is situated about 28 kilometers (17 miles) southwest of the town of Muang Xai, Oudomxay province.