The famous Boat Racing Festival, every year in Luang Prabang September 14, 2024 The Boat Racing Festival is a big day for Luang Prabang, as boats from the different villages compete to win the honour of the fastest boat on the river. Two boats race for around 400 metres on the Nam Khan, the winner … Read more
Boun Ork Phansa October 29, 2024 to October 30, 2024 This is a full moon ceremony ending the rainy season of monastic seclusion (Phansa). Monks who were ordained during this period leave the temple and rejoin their families. The festival also involves launching candle-lit offerings on the river at night. Temples throughout Luang Prabang, … Read more
Discover the Magical Traditional Festival of Laos- Boun Khao Phansa Day July 24, 2024 A perfect reason to visit Luang Prabang. Held on the full moon day, this festival marks the beginning of Khao Phansa–often called ‘Buddhist Lent’– a three month period of monastic seclusion and meditation during the rainy season. it is held al … Read more
