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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240701
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241001
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SUMMARY:Kunming International Flower Expo of China
DESCRIPTION:The Kunming International Flower Expo is held annually in Kunming\, China’s “City of Eternal Spring.” Kunming is chosen as the site for the expo because Yunnan Province is the flower capital of China\, the best place for growing flowers. The Flower Expo was established in 1995 and grown into one of the leading events of the international floral industry. \nBecause of its unique geographical and climatic characteristics\, Yunnan Province is a highly fertile region and a very favorable environment for flowers\, one of the best places for flowers in the world. Yunnan is known as “fertile soil” of China’s floral industry. The province has been the top-producing region for fresh-cut flowers for 25 years in a row. It accounts for more than 80 percent of the national market. \nThe province is home to more than 6\,000 flower producers. They plant flowers on 99\,600 hectares with a total output of 6.26 billion freshly cut flowers and with output value amounting to 31.3 billion yuan\, or about US$4.49 billion\, during the first half of 2019. \nThe event takes place in a huge space. In 2019 the expo was held in a space of 50\,000 square meters\, more than 500\,000 square feet. It was packed with the bright color and elegant natural beauty of flowers. The floor houses exhibitions of more than 400 leading floral companies who come to showcase their newest products\, seeds\, materials\, facilities\, processing\, and floral services. \nThere are pavilions for exhibiting all aspects of the floral industry\, including potted flowers\, fresh-cut flowers\, green plants\, seedlings\, bulbs\, deep processed products\, greenhouse equipment\, irrigation systems\, pesticides\, fertilizers\, gardening engineering\, garden furniture\, landscaping\, packaging\, flower arts training\, e-commerce and logistics. \nThe Flower Expo draws people from all over the world\, including flower companies and entrepreneurs\, as well as people from all walks of life who love flowers. \nFor travelers visiting China the Kunming Flower Expo is a unique thrill\, a chance to see more floral beauty at one place and time than one might normally see in a lifetime. \n\n\n\nHolding Time\n\nDuring July-September
URL:https://mekongtourism.org/events/kunming-international-flower-expo-of-china/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240720
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240906
DTSTAMP:20240821T103407
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SUMMARY:Cane Ball Festival (Warso Chin Lone Festival)\, Myanmar
DESCRIPTION:This is the largest traditional sporting event in Myanmar. Celebrated each July at the Maha Muni Pagoda Compound\, Mandalay\, locals meet up and compete in this non-contact sport. The game consists of six team members. Each player passes the Chinlone (cane ball) without letting it touch the ground. Through this game\, players wshowcase impressive acrobatic moves that include backflips\, spinning kicks and handstands in the efforts to keep the ball from falling. Players are highly competitive as they strive to be the team that displays the best et of acrobatic skills. \nHighlights: This Cane Ball Festival is held at Maha Muni Pagoda Compound\, Mandalay every July. Players all over Myanmar gather to compete in this game. The game involves players showing impressive acrobatic moves to keep the ball from falling. \nLocation: Maha Muni Pagoda Compound\, Mandalay \nDate: Celebrated for 48 days after the Full Moon Day of Waso\n(Myanmar Tourism Ministry)
URL:https://mekongtourism.org/events/warso-chin-lone-festival-myanmar/
LOCATION:Mandalay\, Myinkaba village\, Bagan\, Mandalay\, Myanmar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240827
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240904
DTSTAMP:20240821T103407
CREATED:20230622T060740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231214T131035Z
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SUMMARY:Yadana Gu Spirit Festival\, Myanmar
DESCRIPTION:This celebration lasts for eight days and is celebrated in Amarapura\, Mandalay every August. This festival involves a huge gathering of spirit mediums who intend to honour Nat (spirits). Several rituals are conducted and the mediums are believed to be posessed by the Nats. This festival is also a tribute to the Goddess of Popa who is known better by the locals as the protector of women. Her shrine is situated on Popa Crest. Spirit mediums perform dances and songs accompanied by ritualistic music while attendees of the festival provide offerings to Nat and the Goddess in the forms of food\, drinks\, flowers\, and money. \nHighlights: Spirit mediums dance and get possessed by Nat. Pilgrims offer food\, drinks\, flowers\, and money to the Nat and Goddess of Popa. \nLocation: Amarapura\, Mandalay Region \nDate: Celebrated from 8 days in August from the 1st to 8th Wanning of Wagaung\n(Myanmar Tourism Ministry)
URL:https://mekongtourism.org/events/yadana-gu-spirit-festival-myanmar/
LOCATION:Mandalay\, Myinkaba village\, Bagan\, Mandalay\, Myanmar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240828
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240829
DTSTAMP:20240821T103407
CREATED:20230710T061349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231214T054538Z
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SUMMARY:Mountain Pilgrimage Festival\, Yunnan\, China
DESCRIPTION:The Mountain Pilgrimage Festival (Zhuanshanjie) on the 25th day of the 7th lunar month marks the Mosuo circumambulation of their holy Gemu Mountain (Gemu Nushen Shan). Festivities include religious activities like chanting and burning incense\, family gatherings\, folk performances and sporting events. This is the tail-end of wet season\, so the weather is usually mild and sunny. \nphoto credit: 任东(云南分社)/中新社/视觉中国
URL:https://mekongtourism.org/events/mountain-pilgrimage-festival-yunnan/
LOCATION:China\, Benzhu Temple\, Yunnan\, China
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240902
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240903
DTSTAMP:20240821T103407
CREATED:20230621T131837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231218T094824Z
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SUMMARY:Boun Khao Padabdin (Rice Growing Festival)\, Lao PDR
DESCRIPTION:Boun Hor Khao Padabdin (the literal translation is decorate (padab) dirt\earth (din))starts in the middle of the rainy season. This festival is held in commemoration of dead ancestors. Over two days\, Buddhist devotees flock to the Vats (temples) carrying strays of offerings for monks and deceased ancestor. Music is traditionally performed in the grounds of the Vat while people make their donations. During Boun Khao Phansapadabdin\, each household cooks a number of “khao Tom” to give to relatives and friends and some are reserved for giving alms to the monks. In the early morning at 4am to 5am\, people place the “khao tom” and other food wrapped in banana leave or lotus leave in the four corners outside one’s house\, the stairs\, the spirit house\, the rice storehouse\, and on the gate\, as well as on the ground so that the sprit can reach them. It is also the time to shoe respect to “Mae Thoranii” (the Earth God).
URL:https://mekongtourism.org/events/boun-khao-padabdin-rice-growing-festival/
LOCATION:Laos\, Nationwide\, Lao People's Democratic Republic
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240902
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240903
DTSTAMP:20240821T103407
CREATED:20231214T113844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231214T114638Z
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SUMMARY:Vietnam Independence Day
DESCRIPTION:On this day in 1945\, President Ho Chi Minh read the Declaration of Independence in Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi\, marking the country’s freedom from colonialism. Every year since then\, large parades and special events are held throughout the country\, and especially in Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi\, to celebrate this national day. \nSource: izitour.com
URL:https://mekongtourism.org/events/vietnam-independence-day/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240916
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240918
DTSTAMP:20240821T103407
CREATED:20230622T063136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231214T131053Z
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SUMMARY:Manuha Pagoda Festival\, Myanmar
DESCRIPTION:Villagers celebrate this festival in September at Myinkaba Village\, Bagan. Merchants flock around the market at the Manuha pagoda bringing ox-carts filled with goods to be sold to locals and tourists. A variety of items can be found in the market\, like delicacies\, handicrafts and farm produce. The earnings proceed to be donated to the monks and temples. In the day\, locals walk around parading the offerings and donations as well as participating in parading paper figurines that represent the many incarnations of the Lord Buddha. During nighttime\, villagers continue celebrating the festival by dancing and participating in plays. \nHighlights: The market like environment around the pagoda prompts tourists to buy from merchants. Offerings and figurines of the Lord Buddha’s incarnations are paraded around the pagoda. \nLocation: Myinkaba village\, Bagan\, Mandalay Region \nDate: Celebrated for 2 days in September starting from one Day before the Full Moon Day of Tawthalin\n(Myanmar Tourism Ministry)
URL:https://mekongtourism.org/events/manuha-pagoda-festival-myanmar/
LOCATION:Mandalay\, Myinkaba village\, Bagan\, Mandalay\, Myanmar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240917
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240918
DTSTAMP:20240821T103407
CREATED:20230517T140410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231218T095234Z
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SUMMARY:Boun Khao Salak Ancestor Festival\, Lao PDR
DESCRIPTION:This festival occurs during the 10th full moon of the lunar calendar. The purpose of the festival is to obtain merit by providing offerings to dead ancestors. The offerings to the dead are passed to monks during the morning ceremony at the temple\, just after almsgiving. A basket is filled with food and daily amenities such as soap\, toothpaste\, toothbrushes\, toilet paper\, cigarettes\, etc. along with the names of the dead people the family wish to honor. The monks or novice the basket\, then draws the name\s from the basket. In the evening at 7pm to 8pm\, it is the for a candlelight procession (Wien Tien). Afterwards\, the candles\, incense the flowers are placed near the side of the Sim.
URL:https://mekongtourism.org/events/boun-khao-salak-ancestor-festival-lao-pdr-2/
LOCATION:Lao PDR\, Nationwide
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240917
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240918
DTSTAMP:20240821T103407
CREATED:20230622T042722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231212T075817Z
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SUMMARY:Tet Trung Thu (Mid-Autumn Festival)\, Viet Nam
DESCRIPTION:The brightest and roundest full moon of the year shines during the Vietnamese Mid-Autumn Festival\, held on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month\, usually in September or early October. Groups of costumed children roam the streets carrying colourful lanterns in the shape of stars\, fish and butterflies. It’s traditional to give away boxes of Banh Trung Thu (mooncakes)\, traditional sweet pastry filled with lotus seeds\, ground beans and orange peel\, with a bright cooked yolk in the center to represent the moon. (Vietnam Tourism Ministry)
URL:https://mekongtourism.org/events/tet-trung-thu-mid-autumn-festival-viet-nam/
LOCATION:Vietnam\, East Sea Park\, Da Nang
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240923
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241008
DTSTAMP:20240821T103407
CREATED:20230714T070107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231214T122021Z
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SUMMARY:Pakokku Thiho Shin Pagoda Festival\, Myanmar
DESCRIPTION:During this festival\, the humble and quiet Pakokku Thiho Shin Pagoda is transformed into an exciting and cheerful place. The festival consists of prayer rituals and a carnival-like fair. A variety of goods and harvest produce are sold in the stalls by farmers who bring in carts pulled by bulls. The festival involves the collection of alms from the locals who wish to contribute donations to the monks and the temple. The donations can be in the forms of food\, basic necessities and even rice. Tourists can experience the authentic lifestyle of locals who spend their day in the market bargaining and purchasing from vendors. Tourists will be able to witness the meaningful harmony shared between the monks who have provided ritual services and the locals who are happy to provide aid to them. \nHighlights: A carnival-like fair and prayer rituals can be seen during this festival. Locals and tourists can contribute donations to the monks and the temple. \nLocation: Pakokku\, Central Myanmar \nDate: Celebrated for 15 days from the 8th Waxing of Nayon.\n(Myanmar Tourism Ministry)
URL:https://mekongtourism.org/events/pakokku-thiho-shin-pagoda-festival-myanmar/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240929
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241002
DTSTAMP:20240821T103407
CREATED:20230720T071107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231214T055256Z
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SUMMARY:Mask Dancing Festival at Ganden Döndrubling Monastery\, China
DESCRIPTION:Ganden Döndrubling Monastery (Gadan Dongzhulin Si) is a multilayered\, mandala-shaped gompa towering proudly above Jinsha River\, though for the most part of a year\, it merely wins a glance from travellers along the Yunnan-Tibet Road. The annual Mask Dancing Festival (Tiaoshen Fahui)\, however\, will transform it to an extraordinarily bustling place. From the 27th day to the 29th day of the 8th Tibeten month\, Tibetan Buddhist pilgrims far and wide will flood into the monastery and apart from mask dancing\, a much-treasured\, fabulously-embroidered giant thangka depicting a protective deity will also be brought out for public worship. \nPhoto credit: Image by Mark Read/Lonely Planet
URL:https://mekongtourism.org/events/mask-dancing-festival-at-ganden-dondrubling-monastery-china/
LOCATION:Yunnan\, Dali\, Yunnan
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241001
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241004
DTSTAMP:20240821T103407
CREATED:20230517T141737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231214T050729Z
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SUMMARY:Pchum Ben\, Cambodia
DESCRIPTION:Pchum Ben (“Ancestor’s Day”) is a 15-day religious festival where the Khmer pay respects to their deceased relatives of up to seven generations. During the celebration\, people bring food to the temple: both to feed the monks and the “hungry ghosts” of their late ancestors\, relatives and friends. Khmer tradition dictates that families visit seven pagodas within seven days\, as they believe wandering spirits will look in seven different pagodas for their offerings. The celebrations at the end of Pchum Ben coincide with the end of Buddhist Lent\, Vassa. (Tourism Cambodia)
URL:https://mekongtourism.org/events/pchum-ben-cambodia-2/
LOCATION:Cambodia\, Cambodia
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241001
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241008
DTSTAMP:20240821T103407
CREATED:20231214T051811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231214T053955Z
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SUMMARY:National Day China
DESCRIPTION:National Day in China is a holiday that has been celebrated in some form since the Western Jin dynasty in the early 3rd century AD. \nSource: publicholidays.cn
URL:https://mekongtourism.org/events/national-day-china/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241004
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241030
DTSTAMP:20240821T103407
CREATED:20230622T062651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231214T120412Z
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SUMMARY:Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda Festival\, Myanmar
DESCRIPTION:People gather at Inle Lake in September to celebrate this festival. This is considered the largest Buddhist celebration in the Inle Lake\, Shan. Tourists and pilgrims come to this pagoda to see the Buddha images that are enshrined in it. The images are covered with so many layers of gold leaf that the actual features could no longer be recognised. Attendees pay tribute to the Buddha images by placing offerings on the pagoda and providing donations to monks nearby. There are rituals involving attendees dancing and singing. Tourists also get to enjoy the unique one-legged boat race that could only be seen in Myanmar. \nHIghlights: Locals pay respects to Buddha images that are wrapped in thick gold layers. One-legged boat race is a main attraction during this festival \nLocation: Inle Lake\, Southern Shan State \nCelebrated for 18 days from the 1st Waxing to 3rd Wanning Day of Thadingyut\n(Myanmar Tourism Ministry)
URL:https://mekongtourism.org/events/phaung-daw-oo-pagoda-festival-myanmar/
LOCATION:Inle Lake\, Southern Shan State\, Myanmar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241012
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241028
DTSTAMP:20240821T103407
CREATED:20230517T142104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231214T111638Z
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SUMMARY:Bay Nui Ox Race\, Viet Nam
DESCRIPTION:The Khmer communities in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta celebrate the Bay Nui Ox Race as part of their Sene Dolta (Pchum Ben) celebrations. The race is held between Tinh Bien and Tri Ton districts\, taking place from the 29th day of the eighth month to the first day of the ninth month of the lunar calendar. The Khmer believe that winning oxen bring good luck and a fruitful harvest; thus\, these animals are neither sold or slaughtered\, but cared for as prized assets. During the festival\, locals also pay tribute to their ancestors and take part in traditional songs and dances. (Vietnam Tourism Ministry)
URL:https://mekongtourism.org/events/bay-nui-ox-race-viet-nam-2/
LOCATION:Mekong Delta\, Soc Trang province\, Viet Nam
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241015
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241016
DTSTAMP:20240821T103407
CREATED:20230517T141129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231213T055419Z
UID:46965-1728950400-1729036799@mekongtourism.org
SUMMARY:Boun Suang Heua\, Lao PDR
DESCRIPTION:On the occasion of Boun Hor Khao Padap Din (an annual festival held to feed spirits) during Buddhist Lent\, boat racing activities will be held along the Khan River in Luang Prabang. Traditional racing boats are carved from a single tree trunk\, and seats up to 50 rowers. Prior to the race\, the boats are cleaned and given offerings to ensure victory. Alongside the races\, street fairs\, food stalls and stage performances take place on the river banks—creating a party atmosphere that perfectly suits the festive occasion. (Laotian Times)
URL:https://mekongtourism.org/events/boun-suang-heua-lao-pdr-2/
LOCATION:Khan River\, Luang Prabang\, Lao People's Democratic Republic
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241015
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241018
DTSTAMP:20240821T103407
CREATED:20231214T120018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231214T120327Z
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SUMMARY:Festival of Light\, Myanmar
DESCRIPTION:Also known as Thadingyut Light Festival\, villagers celebrate this meaningful occasion in October throughout the country. This festival takes place at night\, where thousands of lights and candles are lit up on buildings and along the streets to celebrate the return of the Lord Buddha from heaven. Visitors will be mesmerised by the display of lights during this festival. The lights and candles represent the pathway taken by the Lord Buddha when he descended back to the mortal world after successfully preaching his mother who was in heaven. Tourists can also enjoy watching the Zat Pwe\, traditional music performance shown on stages that are specially erected for the festival. \nHighlights: Thousands of lights and candles are lit up to represent Buddha’s path. This festival also features Zat Pwe\, a traditional performance from the locals. \nLocation: Throughout the country \nDate: Celebrated for 3 days covering one day before the Full Moon Day of Thadingyut\, the Full Moon Day and one day after\n(Myanmar Tourism Ministry)
URL:https://mekongtourism.org/events/festival-of-light-myanmar/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241016
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241020
DTSTAMP:20240821T103407
CREATED:20230714T082950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231214T132219Z
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SUMMARY:Kyauk Taw Gyi Pagoda Festival\, Myanmar
DESCRIPTION:During this festival\, thousands of Mandalay villagers and locals all over Myanmar will come to Mandalay to pay respects to the marble Buddha image at Kyauk Taw Gyi Pagoda. The celebrations involve a harmonious combination of attractive carnival activities and traditional religious ceremonies. Tourists can find interesting souvenirs in the markets and experience an authentic market experience by the temple. Tourists can visit the carnival and indulge in the joyous environment\, or join the locals in praying and paying tributes to the pagoda under the guidance of the monks at the area. Culture-lovers will love to witness this ancient Buddhist festival as it features a contrasting combination between the liveliness of a local market and the peaceful environment of a religious site. \nHighlights: Locals from all over the country pay respect at the pagoda. Tourists can witness the unique blend of a lively carnival and a peaceful temple environment. \nLocation: Mandalay \nDate: Celebrated for 4 days in October beginning from the day before the full Moon day of Thadingyut\n(Myanmar Tourism Ministry)
URL:https://mekongtourism.org/events/kyauk-taw-gyi-pagoda-festival-myanmar/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241017
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241018
DTSTAMP:20240821T103407
CREATED:20230720T065919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231214T055752Z
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SUMMARY:Opening -Door Festival\, China
DESCRIPTION:Dai\, Bulang\, Wa\, De’ang and other Theravada Buddhism believers in Xishuangbanna and Dehong observe an annual three-month-long fasting called vassa\, or rains retreat\, which is a custom spread from ancient India and has been integrated into regional lifestyle. During the fasting\, Buddhists monks must stay indoors\, so it begins with a Closing-Door Festival (Guanmenjie) on the 15th day of the 9th month in Dai calendar\, and ends with an Opening-Door Festival (Kaimenjie\, also known as ‘OK Wassa Festival; Chuxiajie) on the 15th day of the 12th month. Opening-Door Festival coincides with the end of the wet season as well as the busy agricultural season\, and local believers will celebrate it by visiting monasteries\, giving alms\, releasing sky lanterns and a cheerful parade through their villages. \nAt Xishuangbanna\, Dehong \nPhoto and cover photo credit by 视觉中国
URL:https://mekongtourism.org/events/opening-door-festival-china/
LOCATION:Yunnan\, Dali\, Yunnan
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241017
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241018
DTSTAMP:20240821T103407
CREATED:20230517T142407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231218T095537Z
UID:46980-1729123200-1729209599@mekongtourism.org
SUMMARY:End of the buddhist Lent Days "Candle Light Festival" in Luang Prabang Province (Boun Ork Phansa)\, Lao PDR
DESCRIPTION:Boun Lai Heua Fai is a festival for the Phanang Naga which is held during Boun Xouang Heua in order to bring good luck. Each village in many provinces makes and decorates a boat. The boats are then paraded through the town\, at night they are lunched onto the river and ceremoniously set on fire as offerings to spirits. This festival involves floating the ritual flowers onto the river\, to send of bad luck and give thanks to the water spirits. When holding boat race\, people ritually reclaim the land from the Naga\, chasing them out from fields and streams and back into the Mekong River.
URL:https://mekongtourism.org/events/boun-ork-phansa-lao-pdr-2/
LOCATION:Lao PDR\, Nationwide
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241017
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241018
DTSTAMP:20240821T103407
CREATED:20230517T143429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231214T070133Z
UID:46989-1729123200-1729209599@mekongtourism.org
SUMMARY:Festival of the Boats of Light\, Lao PDR
DESCRIPTION:In Luang Prabang Province\, locals mark the end of Buddhist Lent by paraded decorated boats through the town; at night they are launched onto the river and ceremoniously set on fire as offerings to spirits. The villages around the town build their own big boat for the spectacle\, competing annually to create the most beautiful for the year. Even the temples get in on the action – each building two boats\, one to float down the river\, and another to maintain on the temple grounds. Boat races are held to ritually reclaim the land from the Naga\, chasing them out from fields and streams and back into the Mekong River. (Tourism Laos)
URL:https://mekongtourism.org/events/festival-of-the-boats-of-light-lao-pdr/
LOCATION:Luang Prabang\, Luang Prabang\, Lao People's Democratic Republic
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241017
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241018
DTSTAMP:20240821T103407
CREATED:20231218T103252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231218T103301Z
UID:51484-1729123200-1729209599@mekongtourism.org
SUMMARY:Boun Ork Phansa (The end of buddhist lent)\, Lao PDR
DESCRIPTION:Boun Ork Phansa is the last day of Buddhist Lent. It occurs on the 15th day of the 11th month of the lunar calendar. In the morning\, donations and offering are made at temples around the country. In the evening candlelight processions are held around the temples while hundreds around of colorful floats decorated with flowers\, incense and candles are set adrift down and rivers giving thanks to the river spirit (Lai Heua Fai). They are said to pay respect to the Buddha and to thank the mother of rivers for providing water for our lives as well as to ask for blessing and to float the bad luck for the past year away\, enabling the good luck to flow in. Villagers who live far from rivers set up model boat made of banana stems and decorated with flowers and candlelight\, while other simply light up some candles in front of their houses and do their prayer\, wishing for good luck. This colorful ritual has been carried on by Lao people for thousands of years.
URL:https://mekongtourism.org/events/boun-ork-phansa-the-end-of-buddhist-lent-lao-pdr/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241021
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241022
DTSTAMP:20240821T103407
CREATED:20231218T103442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231218T103709Z
UID:51487-1729468800-1729555199@mekongtourism.org
SUMMARY:Luang Prabang Culture-Tourism Week in Luang Prabang Province\, Lao PDR
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://mekongtourism.org/events/luang-prabang-culture-tourism-week-in-luang-prabang-province-lao-pdr/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241024
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241029
DTSTAMP:20240821T103407
CREATED:20230621T132255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231218T095040Z
UID:47785-1729728000-1730159999@mekongtourism.org
SUMMARY:Boat Racing Festival in Luang Prabang\, Lao PDR
DESCRIPTION:At the Khao Padabdin ceremony day\, people visit local temples to make offerings to dead ancestors as well as to share merit-making. This festival includes boat racing on the Nam Khan River and a trade fair in Luang Prabang World Heritage town.
URL:https://mekongtourism.org/events/boat-racing-festival-lao-pdr/
LOCATION:Luang Prabang Province\, Luang Prabang\, Lao People's Democratic Republic
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241029
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241101
DTSTAMP:20240821T103407
CREATED:20231218T104139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231218T104259Z
UID:51491-1730160000-1730419199@mekongtourism.org
SUMMARY:Boat Racing Festival in Luang Namtha Province\, Lao PDR
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://mekongtourism.org/events/boat-racing-festival-in-luang-namtha-province-lao-pdr-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241029
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241101
DTSTAMP:20240821T103407
CREATED:20231218T103827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231218T104554Z
UID:51489-1730160000-1730419199@mekongtourism.org
SUMMARY:Boat Racing Festival in Luang Namtha Province\, Lao PDR
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://mekongtourism.org/events/boat-racing-festival-in-luang-namtha-province-lao-pdr/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241109
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241110
DTSTAMP:20240821T103407
CREATED:20230619T120017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231214T045705Z
UID:47707-1731110400-1731196799@mekongtourism.org
SUMMARY:Cambodia Independence Day
DESCRIPTION:On November 9th\, Cambodians celebrate their independence. The Independence Monument in Phnom Penh is where the celebration takes place. Military commanders\, monks\, students\, politicians\, and diplomats from other countries are among the participants. The lighting of the torch\, symbolizing Cambodia’s freedom from French colonial domination\, is the main highlight. Traditional music and cultural events add to the festive atmosphere\, which represents pride in and national unity. For trustworthy event details\, refer to reputable websites and your local event listings. \nThe National Committee for Organizing National and International Festivals says it will launch fireworks in Phnom Penh on 3 consecutive nights next week. \nThe displays will be to commemorate the 70th Anniversary of National Independence Day\, November 9 and the birth of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces \nThe displays will be held on the following dates and times: \nNovember 9\, 2023 at 19:00. \nNovember 10\, 2023 at 19:00 pm. \nNovember 11\, 2023 at 19:00. \nSource: Tourism Cambodia/Khmer Time 
URL:https://mekongtourism.org/events/cambodia-independence-day/
LOCATION:Cambodia\, Cambodia
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241111
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241116
DTSTAMP:20240821T103407
CREATED:20230517T144601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231218T104836Z
UID:47001-1731283200-1731715199@mekongtourism.org
SUMMARY:That Luang Festival in Vientiane Capital\, Lao PDR
DESCRIPTION:Boun Pha That Luang is the most meaningful festival in Vientiane Capital as well as in the Lao PDR. It is held over three to seven days during the full moon of the twenty-fifth lunar month (November\, but sometimes it is at the end of October). The festival starts with a colorful candlelight wax castle (Phasat Pheung) procession which starts the evening before at Vat Simeuang. The procession continues to the next afternoon from Vat Simeuang to Pha That Luang. People carry flowers\, candles\, incense and wax castles decorated with flowers and bank notes. People wear their best clothes for this procession and there is also a parade of the men and women dressed in various Loa ethnic costumes who dance and play traditional music and songs while approaching the stupa. The s-called wax castles have been a part of Lao lifestyle for many years\, and bringing one to Pha that Luang on this occasion is believed to bring considerable merit. \nThe following morning\, a huge crowd assembles at dawn at Pha That Luang to give alms to hundreds of monks who come here from around the country\, and to play homage to the stupa. In the afternoon\, everyone will gather on the esplanade for the traditional game of Ti Khee\, which is played with a ball and long curved stick\, resembling a game of hockey. The festival draws to close under a full moon when people from all over Laos will crowd around Pha That Luang for one last candlelight procession. There are also fire work displays to make the end of the celebration. During the Pha That Luang stupa festival\, there are trade fairs\, concerts and fun fairs held.
URL:https://mekongtourism.org/events/that-luang-festival-and-trade-fair-lao-pdr-2/
LOCATION:Lao PDR\, Nationwide
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241114
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241115
DTSTAMP:20240821T103407
CREATED:20230517T143645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231214T120324Z
UID:46992-1731542400-1731628799@mekongtourism.org
SUMMARY:Kahtein Robe Weaving Competitions\, Myanmar
DESCRIPTION:For centuries\, devotees at Shwedagon Pagoda\, Yangon\, and other pagodas throughout the country have held robe weaving competitions (Matho Thingan) during the Tazaungdaing Festiva. that marks the end of Buddhist Lent. The robe must be completed within one night\, as it is offered to Buddha’s image next morning. On the streets\, locals offer alms to passing monks and serve “Satuditha” feasts for all comers. True to its nickname “Festival of Lights”\, the evening finds colourful illuminations\, like colourful light-bulbs and lanterns\, hung from eaves all across Myanmar. (Myanmar Tourism Ministry)
URL:https://mekongtourism.org/events/kahtein-robe-weaving-competitions-myanmar-2/
LOCATION:Myanmar\, Thanlyin\, Yangon\, Myanmar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241114
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241115
DTSTAMP:20240821T103407
CREATED:20231218T105124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231218T105124Z
UID:51495-1731542400-1731628799@mekongtourism.org
SUMMARY:One day trekking at Phou Hee Pee Protection Area\, Lao PDR
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://mekongtourism.org/events/one-day-trekking-at-phou-hee-pee-protection-area-lao-pdr/
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