Laos New Year, called Tet Bunpimay, usually takes place every year from 14 to 16 April. Just as the people of Thailand and Cambodia, Bunpimay Festival is meaning brings cool, prosperity for all things, prosperous and happy life chemical purity of man.
Bunpimay Tet takes place in three days. The first day also the last day of the old year, house was cleaned in the outside lane. The second day is not considered because it was the year of transition between the old and the new year.
Assembly starts on the last day with many activities jubilantly everywhere. Deadline is the end phase of the moon. In this three-day stay Laotians were not working and there is no trading activity. Below, there are activities in the days of New Year when you come to Indochina tours Laos
Songkran festival in Laos
songkran festival- source: internet
On the first day of Laos New Year, people clean up, clean the house clean, prepare scented water and flowers. Lotions are a mixture of water, technology, locust baking, flowers and perfume. Floral scented water or natural flavoring. It later also for the cream and flour.
Build sand towers
built sand tower- source: internet
Sand was taken to the temple courtyard and decorated before offering to the monks to pay their respects. There are two ways to make a sand tower. It can be done right at the beach or sand to the temple to offer.
Tower decorated with flags sand, flowers, white cloth belt and scales lotions. The sand tower representing Mount Phoukaokailat Kabinlaphom the seven daughters of his father’s church and was first offered to bridge the health and happiness in the new year.
Back to life
back to life- source: internet
Animals such as turtles, fish, crabs, birds, eels, and other small animals are killed. It is believed that during Tet even animals should be free. Some animals release quantities birth coincides with the age of the animal.
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Enjoy Laap in Laos
enjoy laap in Laos- source: internet
During Tet, Laotians are very focused on Greek dish, especially entrepreneurs. According to the country’s language, Greek means fortune. Greece here often made of fresh chicken or beef which is then mixed with spices. In particular, this dish without hearing it will reduce their unique flavor.
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