SEPTEMBER
8
The day of the Dead
- One event on this day
Boun Khao Salak, the day dedicated to ancestors
This is one of the most important spiritual celebration of the year. Hold during the 10th full moon of the lunar calendar, this festival is a celebration and a remembrance of the dead. During this festival, the Lao make offerings to the monks at the local Wat on behalf of deceased ancestors. Participing gives "good merits" to the devotes.
Most of the people go to the temple early this day, with offering to the monks. Large food trays are brought to the monks, with several "best" dishes that families can cook.
All the people will bring that offerings with a piece of papers talking about ancestors, that will be read publicly.