End of Buddhist lent

Ok Phansa, one of the most spiritual days of the year

Monks enlighting their pagoda with lanterns

Boun Ok Phan Sa in Luang Prabang

Each family build a boat for Ok Phan Sa Festival

During the end of the Buddhist lent in Luang Prabang

Next date for this event: 26 October 2026

After three months restricted to their temples, learning dharma and practicing meditation, the Buddhist monks once again return to their social duties and are welcomed with offerings of food and gifts. For three months, it was the rainy season, the period of calm in Laos (no wedding, no parties except the religious one).

This is the end of Buddhist Lent, it’s also time for another big celebration, the last boat race that takes place in Xieng Ngeun, 30km from the centre town.

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