That Luang Festival in Vientiane Capital, Lao PDR
Lao PDR NationwideBoun Pha That Luang is the most meaningful festival in Vientiane Capital as well as in the Lao PDR. It is held over three to seven days during the full […]
Boun Pha That Luang is the most meaningful festival in Vientiane Capital as well as in the Lao PDR. It is held over three to seven days during the full […]
For centuries, devotees at Shwedagon Pagoda, Yangon, and other pagodas throughout the country have held robe weaving competitions (Matho Thingan) during the Tazaungdaing Festiva. that marks the end of Buddhist Lent. The robe must be completed within one night, as it is offered to Buddha’s image next morning. On the streets, locals offer alms to […]
This festival is held amidst a bustling market in the compound of an ancient temple. People go to Monywa, Sagaing in November to celebrate this festival. The pagoda festival, along […]
Held annually in Phnom Penh and around the country, Bon Om Touk is celebrated over three days to ask for divine blessings. Historically, the festival celebrated the end of the rainy season and the beginning of the fishing season and the bountiful harvest that was hoped to come with it. The celebrations are at their […]
This Full Moon Festival is celebrated throughout the country in November. It coincides with the end of the rainy season. During the festival, 9,999 candles are lit by locals to […]
In the Jing language, the word “Ha” means to sing, or invite the gods to enjoy songs. The seafaring Jing people of Guangxi’s islands celebrate this traditional song festival in memory of the Lord of the Sea. People all sing and dance with their spectacular costumes to pray for the harvest and blessing on such […]
During this festival, locals gather at the Shwesandaw (Pyay) Pagoda to celebrate this festival. The pagoda houses the ancient tooth relic of the Lord Buddha believed to be brought in […]
Every November, people crowd to Taunggyi to witness the magnificent view of the hot-air balloons in the sky. During the day, the balloons that fly are pagoda-themed; at nighttime, visitors […]
This festival celebrates the end of the monsoon season. Every November in Nyaung U, thousands participate in this festival that features a country fair and a traditional religious ceremony. Tourists […]