Lot activities you could do in Luang Prabang during Lao New Year from 9-18 April 2012

1. Lao New Year Activities in Luang Prabang
9/4/12
8:30 am opening the trade fair exhibition at That Luang Ground (The old stadium).
10/4/12
19:30 pm- 23:30 pm Traditional dance show and popular Lao song (local artists) at That
Luang ground (the old stadium).
11-12/4/12
19:30 - 23:30 Beauty contest of Nang SangKhan (Miss Lao New Year 2012) and Lao
Traditional show at That Luang ground. (The old stadium) There are variety foods
and drinks available.
13/4/12
6:00 am-12:00 pm Market fair it’s set up on the main street between the old stadium to the
Tourism Information Centre.
13: 00 17:00 people will gather on the beach to make sand Stupa Toppathatsay at Hatsay
moungkhoun (Mekong river beach, Xiengman village of Chomphet district).
14/4/12
8:00 am-12:00 pm Textile exhibition at Ban Phanom as well traditional of Tai Lue Ethnic
Group and Baci Ceremony.
13:00 -17:00 The procession of Miss Lao new year ( Nang Sangkhan Parade ) from Vat
Thatnoy to Vat Xiengthong , there are variety of Lao traditional shows , monks, Ramayana ,
anniversary of Luang Prabang world heritage town 15th years and the procession of Luang
Prabang is the top city of the world tourism 5th years time.
15/4/12
5:30 am the alms giving ceremony Tak Bat at National Museum and pay respect on
Phousy Mountain.
13:30 17:00 The procession of Miss Lao new year ( Nang Sangkhan Parade ) from Vat
Xiengthong to Vat Thatnoy. In the morning / evening the Baci ceremony in each family to
blessing and welcoming the good life come to you.
16/4/12
8:30 am Taking Buddha image Phabang from Royal Palace to Vat Mai.
13:00 people visiting Phak Ou Cave
15:30 Closing the trade fair exhibition at Thatluang ground (The old stadium).
17/4/12
19:30 - 22: 00 the ceremony of pouring water Phabang Buddha image (at Vat Mai).
18/4/12 8:00 am people gathering at Vat Mai hole the ceremony of relegations to take Buddha
image Phrabang back to royal palace. The end of the celebration Lao new year 2012
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