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

SAVANNAKHET THAT ING HANG FESTIVAL

This festival draws large crowds who pay their respects to Buddhism and the holy relics inside this stupa, one of the most sacred in Southern Laos. ATTAPEU THAT CHAO XAYSETTHA FESTIVAL Attapeu’s largest festival is celebrated around the stupa holding the relics of Laos’ great King Xaysettha, who died in the area. A market fair and religious ceremonies will take place for pilgrims. 4–6 DECEMBER VIENTIANE BANLAO.LA HOMES, LOANS & LIFESTYLE EXPO The biggest property show and real estate expo in Laos will be held at the Lao National Convention Center, with properties on show and attendance by property developers, real estate agencies, fi nancial institutions, insurance agencies, and more. A great lineup of reggae, hip hop, and rock bands will perform on several stages. This is one of Laos’ largest music festivals!

18–19 DEC.

VANG VIENG VANG VIENG MUSIC FEST

NOVEMBER / DECEMBER

LUANG PRABANG KHMU NEW YEAR The Khmu ethnic group celebrates with days of sporting events and feats of strength, as well as music and merriment all over Laos. In Luang Prabang, you can visit the event at KM 8 village on the way to Kouang

Si Falls.

XIENG KHOUANG HMONG NEW YEAR Traditional festivities include ball tossing, singing contests, and sporting events, and visitors can view Hmong people in their traditional

To read more about the Hmong New Year go to page 14

colorful outfi ts.

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1. Young Hmong people play a traditional ball-throwing courtship game during Hmong New Year

2. In some parts of the country, traditional non-lethal bullfi ghts are also held, as spectators cheer and place bets

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