Pimai (Lao New Year)
14 Apr 2012 - 16 Apr 2012
Place: Xieng Khouang
Lao New Year is the biggest and most famous of the festivals in Laos, and is one of the Hid Sip Song (12 traditional festivals). The festival is also known as the water festival and it coincides with the end of the dry season and the start of the rains. Xieng Khouang is rich in cultural traditions, and is a popular destination for both international and domestic tourists and this time of year.
Accommodation at this time of year is in peak demand and it is highly recommended to book your hotel in Phonsavan as far in advance as possible.




