Famous Laos Festivals in year

Boun That Luang

Though celebrated at many temples and stupas around the country, this festival is traditionally, colorfully, and most enthusiastically celebrated at That Luang in Vientiane. Fairs, beauty contests, music and fireworks take place throughout the week of the full moon, and end with a candlelight procession (wien thien) around the temple of That Luang. 

That Luang Festival ( full moon)

This takes place at That Luang in Vientiane. Hundreds of monks assemble to receive alms and floral votives early in the morning on the first day of the festival. There is a colorful procession between Wat Si Muang and Pha That Luang. Normally, the procession of laypeople begins at Wat Si Muang and proceeds to That Luang to make offerings to the monks in order to accumulate merit for rebirth into a better life.