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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!
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1. The New Year procession from Wat That Noy to Wat Xieng Thong, Luang Prabang 2. Pouring water over statues of the Buddha represents purifi cation and the washing away of both sins and bad luck. 3. The ancestor spirits of Luang Prabang dance in their annual procession 4. Throwing water at one another has become an iconic festivity
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13–16 APRIL
NATIONWIDE LAO NEW YEAR (PI MAI LAO) The largest festival in Laos sees the nation devolve into a week-long water fi ght. Families get together to make merit and visit temples to bring blessings for the coming year. The water throwing brings a nice respite to the intense summer heat. It is exceptionally fascinating to visit Luang Prabang during this time, as there are many more traditional pageants, parades, and customs unique to this festival.
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