People gather at Inle Lake in September to celebrate this festival. This is considered the largest Buddhist celebration in the Inle Lake, Shan. Tourists and pilgrims come to this pagoda […]
The Khmer communities in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta celebrate the Bay Nui Ox Race as part of their Sene Dolta (Pchum Ben) celebrations. The race is held between Tinh Bien and Tri Ton districts, taking place from the 29th day of the eighth month to the first day of the ninth month of the lunar calendar. […]
On the occasion of Boun Hor Khao Padap Din (an annual festival held to feed spirits) during Buddhist Lent, boat racing activities will be held along the Khan River in Luang Prabang. Traditional racing boats are carved from a single tree trunk, and seats up to 50 rowers. Prior to the race, the boats are […]
Also known as Thadingyut Light Festival, villagers celebrate this meaningful occasion in October throughout the country. This festival takes place at night, where thousands of lights and candles are lit up on buildings and along the streets to celebrate the return of the Lord Buddha from heaven. Visitors will be mesmerised by the display of […]
During this festival, thousands of Mandalay villagers and locals all over Myanmar will come to Mandalay to pay respects to the marble Buddha image at Kyauk Taw Gyi Pagoda. The celebrations involve a harmonious combination of attractive carnival activities and traditional religious ceremonies. Tourists can find interesting souvenirs in the markets and experience an authentic […]
Dai, Bulang, Wa, De'ang and other Theravada Buddhism believers in Xishuangbanna and Dehong observe an annual three-month-long fasting called vassa, or rains retreat, which is a custom spread from ancient India and has been integrated into regional lifestyle. During the fasting, Buddhists monks must stay indoors, so it begins with a Closing-Door Festival (Guanmenjie) on […]
Boun Lai Heua Fai is a festival for the Phanang Naga which is held during Boun Xouang Heua in order to bring good luck. Each village in many provinces makes […]
In Luang Prabang Province, locals mark the end of Buddhist Lent by paraded decorated boats through the town; at night they are launched onto the river and ceremoniously set on fire as offerings to spirits. The villages around the town build their own big boat for the spectacle, competing annually to create the most beautiful […]
Boun Ork Phansa is the last day of Buddhist Lent. It occurs on the 15th day of the 11th month of the lunar calendar. In the morning, donations and offering […]
