Lao New Year Festival – Boun Pi Mai

The Lao New Year Festival takes place every year in mid-April and lasts three days (approximately 13-15 April), however, it generally lasts a week. Houses are cleaned and Buddha images are washed with holy water during this festival, which is very important to the Lao people. People dress up, visit temples to make offerings, and witness colorful parades in the cities, particularly in Luang Prabang and Vientiane. The festival's highlight is the water throwing, which Laotians believe would wash out the old spirits and usher in the New Year. When planning a vacation during this season, be prepared to be drenched with water and flour in the streets by strangers.

Because it is one of the country's public holidays, most workplaces, restaurants, and schools will be closed during this time, and visitors and transfers will be limited due to the crowds. The famous festival, on the other hand, makes this one of the greatest times to visit Laos.

Time: in mid-April

Venue: in the whole country