Festivals in Laos

Festivals in Laos

Laotian Festivals are usually based on Theravada Buddhism.

Notable festivals

*Vixakha Bouxa
*Boun Bang Fay
*Pi Mai Lao
*Ok Phansa
*Lao Independence Day

External links

* [http://www.laos.culturalprofiles.net Laos Cultural Profile (Ministry of Information and Culture/Visiting Arts)]


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