Pakokku Thiho Shin Pagoda Festival, Myanmar
During this festival, the humble and quiet Pakokku Thiho Shin Pagoda is transformed into an exciting and cheerful place. The festival consists of prayer rituals and a carnival-like fair. A […]
Loading view.
Mask Dancing Festival at Ganden Döndrubling Monastery, China
Yunnan Dali, YunnanGanden Döndrubling Monastery (Gadan Dongzhulin Si) is a multilayered, mandala-shaped gompa towering proudly above Jinsha River, though for the most part of a year, it merely wins a glance from travellers along the Yunnan-Tibet Road. The annual Mask Dancing Festival (Tiaoshen Fahui), however, will transform it to an extraordinarily bustling place. From the 27th day […]
Ganden Döndrubling Monastery
Pchum Ben, Cambodia
Cambodia , CambodiaPchum Ben (“Ancestor's Day”) is a 15-day religious festival where the Khmer pay respects to their deceased relatives of up to seven generations. During the celebration, people bring food to […]
National Day China
National Day in China is a holiday that has been celebrated in some form since the Western Jin dynasty in the early 3rd century AD. Source: publicholidays.cn
Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda Festival, Myanmar
Inle Lake Southern Shan State, MyanmarPeople 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 […]
Bay Nui Ox Race, Viet Nam
Mekong Delta Soc Trang province, Viet NamThe 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 […]
Boun Suang Heua, Lao PDR
Khan River Luang Prabang, Lao People's Democratic RepublicOn 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 […]
Festival of Light, Myanmar
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 […]
Kyauk Taw Gyi Pagoda Festival, Myanmar
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 […]
Opening -Door Festival, China
Yunnan Dali, YunnanDai, 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 […]
