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Perfume, water and flowers are also prepared for the Lao New Year. The second day of the festival is the "day of no year", a day that falls in neither the old year or the new year. The last day of the festival marks the start of the new year. In Laos, Lao New Year is a government holiday, with state offices closed during those three days. [3]
For a look at the history of Lunar New Year and its various traditions—from delectable fare to unique rituals—read on for all the deets surrounding a fresh calendar year. The Origin of Lunar ...
Lao New Year: Boun Pi Mai: Celebrated for 3 days, this is the most important celebration of the year. Throwing buckets of water to passersby. The best festival is the Luang Prabang festivities, which include a procession, a fair, a sand-castle competition on the Mekong, a Miss New Year pageant, folk performances, and cultural shows. Mid May ...
Lunar New Year 2023 (the year of the rabbit) began January 22. What to know about its traditions, superstitions, decorations, and celebrations.
A major New Year’s food tradition in the American South, Hoppin’ John is a dish of pork-flavored field peas or black-eyed peas (symbolizing coins) and rice, frequently served with collards or ...
Chinese New Year/Tết; Hmong New Year; International Labor Day; Lai Heua Fai; Lao Children's Day; Lao Elephant Festival; Lao Independence Day; Lao Issara Day; Lao New Day; Lao Women's Day; Pi Mai Lao; Ok Phansa; Pathet Lao Day; That In Hang Festival; Vixakha Bouxa
This year, Lunar New Year starts on January 29, 2025, and ends on February 16, 2026. Celebrations usually end on Feb. 12, 2025. Related: 26 Authentic Recipes to Celebrate Lunar New Year
In Johannesburg, South Africa, there's a New Year's Eve tradition of throwing old furniture out of windows to symbolize letting go of the past and welcoming new blessings. This custom is often ...