×Exclusive
BusinessTechnologyInvestment
DiplomacySociety/Shom
LifestyleArt & CultureAdventureHotel & TravelTipsEntertainmentPhoto Essay
HealthCuisineSustainabilityMagazine

Songkran in luang prabang : Splashing, spirituality and togetherness mark the turn of the Laotian year

  • Issue : April / May 2018
  • by
Songkran in luang prabang
Similar to a few countries in Southeast Asia along the Mekhong River, Songkran festival marks the new year, a new beginning and a big cleanse – physically and spiritually – to rid one’s body and mind of impurities and worries. Every year, from April 14-16, Laotians celebrate a journey into the new.
Similar to a few countries in So...
Similar to a few countries in Southeast Asia along the Mekhong River, Songkran festival marks the new year, a new beginning and a big cleanse – physically and spiritually – to rid one’s body and mind of impurities and worries. Every year, from April 14-16, Laotians celebrate a journey into the new.
Similar to a few countries in So...
Similar to a few countries in Southeast Asia along the Mekhong River, Songkran festival marks the new year, a new beginning and a big cleanse – physically and spiritually – to rid one’s body and mind of impurities and worries. Every year, from April 14-16, Laotians celebrate a journey into the new.
Similar to a few countries in So...
The first day of festivities, called Wan Sangkarn Luang, marks the “crossing over” from the old year to the new. Family members come together to engage in a big cleanse of their houses and surrounding areas and set off to markets to buy food and supplies, preparing for the family reunions and celebr
The first day of festivities, ca...
The first day of festivities, called Wan Sangkarn Luang, marks the “crossing over” from the old year to the new. Family members come together to engage in a big cleanse of their houses and surrounding areas and set off to markets to buy food and supplies, preparing for the family reunions and celebr
The first day of festivities, ca...
The first day of festivities, called Wan Sangkarn Luang, marks the “crossing over” from the old year to the new. Family members come together to engage in a big cleanse of their houses and surrounding areas and set off to markets to buy food and supplies, preparing for the family reunions and celebr
The first day of festivities, ca...
The first day of festivities, called Wan Sangkarn Luang, marks the “crossing over” from the old year to the new. Family members come together to engage in a big cleanse of their houses and surrounding areas and set off to markets to buy food and supplies, preparing for the family reunions and celebr
The first day of festivities, ca...
The following day, Wan Nao, signifies the metaphorical act of “moving forward”. Villagers flock the streets and form a celebratory parade to honour the gods and goddesses of prosperity and good fortune. The citizens play music and dance to please the higher spirits and ask for better yields from the
The following day, Wan Nao, sign...
The following day, Wan Nao, signifies the metaphorical act of “moving forward”. Villagers flock the streets and form a celebratory parade to honour the gods and goddesses of prosperity and good fortune. The citizens play music and dance to please the higher spirits and ask for better yields from the
The following day, Wan Nao, sign...
The following day, Wan Nao, signifies the metaphorical act of “moving forward”. Villagers flock the streets and form a celebratory parade to honour the gods and goddesses of prosperity and good fortune. The citizens play music and dance to please the higher spirits and ask for better yields from the
The following day, Wan Nao, sign...
The following day, Wan Nao, signifies the metaphorical act of “moving forward”. Villagers flock the streets and form a celebratory parade to honour the gods and goddesses of prosperity and good fortune. The citizens play music and dance to please the higher spirits and ask for better yields from the
The following day, Wan Nao, sign...
The third day, Wan Sangkarn Kuen, is New Year’s Day. Laotians rise early on this day, cook sticky rice and trek up Wat Phu Si, located on the hill in the middle of town, to give rice and other offerings to wandering spirits and Buddhist monks. More parades and processions follow in the afternoon, an
The third day, Wan Sangkarn Kuen...
The third day, Wan Sangkarn Kuen, is New Year’s Day. Laotians rise early on this day, cook sticky rice and trek up Wat Phu Si, located on the hill in the middle of town, to give rice and other offerings to wandering spirits and Buddhist monks. More parades and processions follow in the afternoon, an
The third day, Wan Sangkarn Kuen...
The last day of Songkran festival is when the townspeople have a rare chance to bathe Laung Prabang’s most sacred and respect Buddha image, Phra Bang. Usually in the museum in the Royal Palace, Phra Bang is moved to Wat Suwannaphumaham for three days and three nights.
The last day of Songkran festiva...
The last day of Songkran festival is when the townspeople have a rare chance to bathe Laung Prabang’s most sacred and respect Buddha image, Phra Bang. Usually in the museum in the Royal Palace, Phra Bang is moved to Wat Suwannaphumaham for three days and three nights.
The last day of Songkran festiva...
Focus on the philippines

  • Issue : June / July 2016
Historical parks in thailand

  • Issue : April / May 2016
Capturing mysterious malaysia

  • Issue : June / July 2015
Unseen laos

  • Issue : April / May 2015

You may also like

Colours of xinjiang

  • Issue : June / July 2017
Historical parks in thailand

  • Issue : April / May 2016
Cities at rest

  • Issue : August / September 2020
Island forgotten by time

  • Issue : October / November 2023
Saigon noir

  • Issue : February / March 2024
Retracing the silk road

  • Issue : August / September 2015
Magic myanmar

  • Issue : December 2016 / January 2017
Preserving the underwater realm

  • Issue : October / November 2018
Eastern corner

  • Issue : February / March 2019
Adventures in borderland

  • Issue : April / May 2023
Singapore merlion-hearted hub of asean

  • Issue : February / March 2015
All aboard the molam bus

  • Issue : April / May 2019
Northern promises

  • Issue : October / November 2022
Mun, mekong, emerald triangle

  • Issue : February / March 2021
Ayutthaya dreams

  • Issue : December 2023 / January 2024
Airs

  • Issue : February / March 2020
Urban desolation

  • Issue : October / November 2020
Fairy tale prague

  • Issue : February / March 2022
Battle of the beads

  • Issue : April / May 2017
Female fight club

  • Issue : August / September 2018
Chance encounters in myanmar

  • Issue : June / July 2019
Gardens of the world

  • Issue : June / July 2023
Pattani patterns

  • Issue : August / September 2022
Footsteps

  • Issue : December 2019 / January 2020
Jewel of the andaman

  • Issue : December 2020 / January 2021
The beauty of blooms

  • Issue : August / September 2021
The overlooked jewel of southern france

  • Issue : October / November 2021
Bangkok by night

  • Issue : June / July 2024
Theatre of dreams

  • Issue : December 2018 / January 2019
Rohingya: the world’s least wanted

  • Issue : December 2017 / January 2018
Focus on the philippines

  • Issue : June / July 2016
The legends of rügen

  • Issue : April / May 2024
Hawaii: islands in the sun

  • Issue : February / March 2016
Vibrant paris

  • Issue : August / September 2016
Ripples

  • Issue : August / September 2019
Capturing mysterious malaysia

  • Issue : June / July 2015
Building on the past

  • Issue : February / March 2018
Trees of life

  • Issue : June / July 2021
Unseen laos

  • Issue : April / May 2015
Into the bangkok noir

  • Issue : October / November 2015
Flames

  • Issue : October / November 2019
Land of fire and ice

  • Issue : August / September 2023
North korea: inside looking out

  • Issue : October / November 2017
The wonder of cambodia

  • Issue : December 2014 / January 2015
Island of the dugong

  • Issue : February / March 2023
Athenian winter

  • Issue : April / May 2022
Mperial hue : world heritage site

  • Issue : August / September 2014
Aesthetic views in indonesia

  • Issue : October / November 2014
Weaving waterways, bricks and bike paths

  • Issue : April / May 2021
Macau at the crossroads

  • Issue : December 2015 / January 2016
In the chiang mai forest

  • Issue : December 2022 / January 2023
Beijing: awakening thed ragon

  • Issue : August / September 2017
Seductions of sri lanka

  • Issue : February / March 2017
City of a hundred temples

  • Issue : December 2020 / January 2021
Melbourne moments

  • Issue : June / July 2022
Into the wild

  • Issue : June / July 2020

Magazine

Suphajee Suthumpun: Taking Dusit International to New Heights and Vistas

Issue : June / July 2024
Suphajee Suthumpun: Taking Dusit International to New Heights and Vistas