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WHAT'S ON
WHAT'S ON?
Laos is full of colorful festivals and celebrations happening all the time. Stay up to date on events going on around the country and join in the fun! Dates and activities may be subject to change during the Covid-19 pandemic situation
11–13
JANUARY
11–13
FEB.
CHAMPASAK
MEUANG PHIENG, XAYABOURY
MID-FEBRUARY VIENTIANE
FEB FESTIVAL
WAT PHOU FESTIVAL
BOUN KONG KHAO
Southern Laos’ largest festival. People gather over several days to make merit at this ancient temple. Concerts, processions, boat racing, competitions, and a market fair are all part of the event.
After the harvest ends, Lao people make merit to the rice spirits, for a plentiful harvest the next year. Phieng District celebrates this with large ceremonial haystacks and traditional market fairs and festivities.
27–28
JAN.
THAKHEK
PHA THAT SIKHOTTABONG FESTIVAL
On the outskirts of the capital, a colorful Instagram-friendly music festival sets up on a hilly field. Several stages play local and regional music to youthful crowds.
13
FEBRUARY
BOKEO
KAPOK FLOWER FESTIVAL Each year, the Kapok trees on Don Xao island bloom to their fullest, and everyone gathers to enjoy the wonderful colors, as well as partake in cultural events.
27–29
FEB.
XAYABOURY
ELEPHANT FESTIVAL This festival celebrates of Laos’ largest animal, the elephant. Parades and ceremonies are held to make merit for these great beasts, which helped build the country.
During this major event in Khammouane Province, pilgrims visit the Pha That Sikhottabong stupa, a holy site. A bustling market sets up and visitors circumambulate the stupa with candles and incense on the night of the full moon. To list your event here, contact: sales@rdkgroup.la
