Xieng Khouang Local Events
There are numerous festivals and events in Xieng Khouang Province. Please see below for some of the Phonsavan events which make a great time to visit:
Events
Christmas and New Year
18/12/2010 - 10/01/2011
Place: Xieng Khouang
Xieng Khouang is a popular place for people to spend Christmas and New Year. Hotels and Guesthouses are often booked outt in advance. Please book early to avoid disappointment.
Pimai (Lao New Year)
14/04/2011 - 16/04/2011
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.
