The Dong Thap Lotus Festival showcases the cultural and economic value of the lotus through exhibitions, culinary experiences, and community events. Held in Cao Lanh City, the festival highlights the Mekong Delta’s identity while promoting sustainable, agriculture-based tourism. (Viet Nam Authority of Tourism)
Celebrated across Lao PDR throughout May 2026, Bun Bang Fai marks the start of the rainy season with vibrant parades and dramatic rocket launches. Rooted in agricultural tradition, communities send handmade rockets skyward to call for rain and a prosperous rice harvest. (Tourism Laos)
An ancient royal tradition signaling the start of the rice-growing season, the Royal Ploughing Ceremony takes place on 13 May in Thailand. The ritual blends spiritual beliefs and agriculture, highlighting the region’s deep cultural connection to farming. (Thailand Now) Photo credit: Naewna