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Souang Heua – Boat Racing Festival

September 14, 2024

18 Sep 2024

**September 14, 2024

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The Boat Racing Festival is a big day for Luang Prabang, as boats from the different villages compete to win the honour of the fastest boat on the river. Two boats race for around 400 metres on the Nam Khan, the winner goes on to the next round. The grand final winner will have run 4 – 5 races in one afternoon to have beaten all competitors.

Hosted at the Nam Khan River, at the Luang Prabang city centre

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