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Boun Ork Phansa – Light Boat Festival

October 29, 2024 to October 30, 2024

18 Sep 2024

October 29, 2024 to October 30, 2024

This is a full moon ceremony ending the rainy season of monastic seclusion (Phansa).

Monks who were ordained during this period leave the temple and rejoin their families. The festival also involves launching candle-lit offerings on the river at night.

Temples throughout Luang Prabang, Mekong and Nam Khan Rivers.

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