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WHAT'S ON
WHAT'S ON?
Laos is full of colorful festivals and celebrations happening all the time. Stay up to date on events going on around the country and join in the fun!
03.05.–04.05.
MAY–JUNE
20.05–24.05.
INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL VIENTIANE
ROCKET FESTIVAL
VIENTIANE
The 5th iteration of Laos’ premier jazz event will take place at the Lao National Circus. Relax with the cool vibes of Lao and regional jazz performances.
Celebrate with locals as they call for rain just before rice planting season. Homemade rockets are paraded through villages and launched into the sky to alert the gods to send rain. Expect a lot of music, beer, and plenty of merriment! Dates vary from location to location.
facebook.com/JAZZDAYLAOS
read more on page 54
BIKINGMAN LAOS
NATIONWIDE
LUANG PRABANG
Test yourself on a challenging cycling race through the Lao mountains over 5 days, 3 provinces, and 780 km.
04.05.–05.05.
bikingman.com/en/laos-2019-en
VIENTIANE CITY FAIR VIENTIANE
Food and music for the whole family! Enjoy various Lao and international cuisines and music, while trying various methods of agriculture and many other activities. facebook.com/vientianecityfair
18.05. VISAKHA BOUXA NATIONWIDE
MID-MAY KEO LAK MEUANG FESTIVAL This festival is one of the highlights of the calendar in Sam Neua. Trade fairs and entertainments are set up to commemorate the jewel-topped pillar in the center of town.
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Commemorating the birth, first sermon, and passing into nirvana of the Buddha, this holiday also marks the beginning of the Buddhist calendar. Temples all over Laos will hold candlelight processions at dusk.
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