Known by various names (Vesak Day, Visak Bochea Day, Visakha Bucha, Waisak Day, and Full Moon Day of Kasong) throughout South-East Asia, today marks as the anniversary of the Birth, the Enlightenment, and the Attainment of Complete Nirvana of Lord Buddha – is one of the most important days in Buddhism.
Vang Vieng, Lao PDR
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