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COUNTRY INFORMATION: LAO P.D.R.
Introduction :
Laos, officially Lao People's Democratic Republic, independent state in South East Asia, bounded on the north by China and Vietnam , on the east by Vietnam , on the south by Cambodia , on the west by Thailand , and on the north-west by Myanmar (Burma).
Official Name : Lao People's Democratic Republic
Capital City : Vientiane
Languages :Lao (official). English, French, local dialects
Official Currency :New Kip
Religions : Buddhist, Animist, others
Population : 5,580,000
Land Area : 230,800 sq km (89,112 sq miles)
Lao Public Holidays :
LAO FESTIVAL
Boat Racing Festival October 2nd - 3rd Vientiane
In Vientiane, the water festival held during Ok Pansa is spectacular; on the first day at dawn, donations and offerings are made at temples around the city; in the evening, candlelight processions are held around the temples, and hundreds of colorful floats decorated with flowers, incense and candles are set adrift down the Mekong River in thanksgiving to the river spirits; the next day, a popular and exciting boat racing competition is held on the Mekong.
Boat Racing Festival August 17 - 18th Luang Prabang
This festival will include boat races on the Mekong River and a trade fair in Luang Prabang city; during the Khao Salak festival, citizens will visit local temples to make offerings to the dead in order to share merit with them.
Boat Racing Festival September 2nd Champassak
This festival is held in association with Ok Pansa , which marks the end of the monks' three-month fast and retreat during the rainy season; a long-boat racing competition is held in order to worship the river spirits.
That Luang Festival & Trade Fair October 26th - 31st Vientiane
This religious festival is held in and around That Luang stupa, the national symbol of Laos , where hundreds of monks gather to accept alms and floral votives from the people; the festival includes a grand fireworks display at night, and a trade fair, showcasing Lao products, will take place during the day.
That Inhang Festival December 24th - 29th Savannakhet
This festival will be held on the grounds of the splendid That Inhang Stupa located just outside the city of Savannakhet . An International Trade Fair will include exhibitions of tourism products from Laos , Thailand and Vietnam as well as performances of music and dance and a drumming competition.
New Year
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1-Jan
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Army National Day
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20-Jan
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Makhabusa Day
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8-Feb
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Women International Day
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8-Mar
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Lao Popular Revolutionary Party Day
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22-Mar
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Lao Buddhist New Year
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13-16-Apr
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Labor International Day
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1-May
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Visakhabusa Day
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7-May
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Child International Day
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1-Jun
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Khao Phansa Day
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5-Jul
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Constitution Day
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15-Aug
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Khao Padab Din Day
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18-Aug
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Power Seizing Day
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23-Aug
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Khao Salak Day
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2-Sep
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Oak Phansa Day
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2-Oct
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Boat Racing Festival Day
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3-Oct
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Teacher National Day
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7-Oct
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That Luang Festival Day
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31-Oct
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National Day
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2-Dec
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