Cultural Events Calendar

Boun Ok Phansa This is the end of Buddhist Lent and the faithful take offerings to the temple. It is month number 9 in Luang Prabang and month number 11 in Vientiane, and marks the end of the rainy season. Boat races take place on the Mekong River with crews of 50 or more men and women. On the night before the race small decorated rafts are set afloat on the river. (FP)

Boat Racing Festival Organized on Sept 2 in Khammouan, boat races are held on the Sebangfai River.