Angkor Wat Half-Marathon, Cambodia
The Angkor temple grounds are an ideal terrain for foot races, thanks to the flat landscape dotted by trees, lakes and ancient temples. The Angkor Wat International Half Marathon runs …
Mekong festival
Ghe Ngo Boat Race, Viet Nam
The Khmer of Can Tho, Vietnam celebrate the traditional “Ok Om Bok” moon festival by racing traditional Khmer boats – demanding rhythm and precise coordination to maneuver – in time …
That Luang Festival and Trade Fair, Lao PDR
For three to seven days during the full moon of the twelfth lunar month (usually in November), Pha That Luang in Vientiane becomes the center of the city’s biggest festival. …
Tazaungdaing Light Festival / Hot Air Balloon Festival, Myanmar
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 …
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Dancing Elephants Festival, Myanmar
In the town of Kyaukse, about 40km southeast of Mandalay, you’ll find no actual elephants dancing, but pairs of men in huge elephant costumes, who dance to the rhythm to …
Kahtein Robe Weaving Competitions, Myanmar
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 …
Festival of the Boats of Light, Lao PDR
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 …
Illuminated Boat Procession, Thailand
“Lai Ruea Fai” marks the end of Buddhist Lent, as the 12 districts of Nakhon Phanom decorate boats with flowers, incense, hand-carved candles, and lanterns and launch them on the …
Boun Ork Phansa, Lao PDR
This festival takes place on the 15th day of the 11th month of the Lao lunar calendar. For Buddhist believers, Boun Ork Phansa commemorates the Buddha’s return to earth after …
Pchum Ben, Cambodia
Pchum 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 …
Boun Suang Heua, Lao PDR
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 …
Tet Trung Thu (Mid-Autumn Festival), Viet Nam
The brightest and roundest full moon of the year shines during the Vietnamese Mid-Autumn Festival, held on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month, usually in September or early …
