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Festival
Pimai Lao (the Lao New Year, 14-16
th
April), is one of the
most important dates in the Lao calendar. As well as being a time
of celebration and endless fun, It has also become synonymous
with holiday, the celebration of Lao identity, the reinforcement
of family bonds and an opportunity to reflect on the year ahead.
Although the Lao new year is celebrated in joyous spirit
throughout the country, nowhere hosts more ancient traditions
and colorful pageantry than the northern heritage city of Luang
Prabang. Although officially a three day festival, the party always
goes on for at least a week.